Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008L03036:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008L03036
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 9099–12128

indicate merit by demonstrating a realistic project budget identifying that program funding is needed for the project to achieve its planned outcomes and
the applicant either:
           * does not have the financial resources without grant assistance to complete the project or to complete the project in a competitive time frame; or
           * requires grant assistance to leverage funding from commercial sources to complete the project or to complete the project in a competitive time frame.

PART 3 – ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSALS FOR VARIATION TO THE AGREED PROJECT

    9.             If a recipient has submitted a proposal to the Department for approval of changes to the project, including the addition of new activities, the discontinuance of activities, the substitution of new activities in the place of discontinued activities, a variation to funding, or a variation to the project's timeframe, the Program Delegate may request that the Board assess the proposal.

    10.         If the Board receives a request under clause 11, it must assess the proposal as soon as is practicable and provide the assessment to the Program Delegate.

    11.         In undertaking an assessment of a proposal to change the project the Board will determine:
    (a) the extent to which the changed project meets the merit criteria; and
    (b) whether the change to the project would:
     (i) significantly improve the outcomes of the project
      (ii) be consistent with the policy objectives set out in the Climate Ready                               Program Guidelines
      (iii) otherwise be appropriate in all the circumstances.

PART 4 – OTHER TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS

    12.         The Program Delegate shall  request the Board to provide an assessment of technical matters associated with applications, activities and projects, or on any other matter relevant to or impacting on a merit criterion, including:
    (a)  technical matters relating to the eligibility of applications, activities or projects  against the definitions contained in these Directions;
    (b) the progress reported by a recipient against the technical milestones for a project or  compliance with agreement conditions that are of a technical nature;
    (c ) matters pertaining to national benefits assessments;
    (d) any other matter that pertains to technical merit or the technical assessment of  compliance with the terms and conditions of the program or an agreement.

    13.         In carrying out technical assessments pursuant to clause 12, the Board will take into account any relevant policies relating to the administration of the program that are issued under the Climate Ready Program Guidelines.

    14.         If the Board receives a request under clause 12 it must conduct the assessment within a reasonable time and provide the assessment to the Program Delegate.

PART 5 – BOARD TO PROVIDE ADVICE ON POLICIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE PROGRAM

    15.         The Board may advise the Minister, or the Minister may