Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2009L03525:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2009L03525
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 5843–8729

innovative transferable technology.

    Criterion 3 – Organisational capacity/capability to undertake the project

      The applicant may indicate merit by demonstrating:

          * an appropriate level of expertise in project management and business management;

          * the technical capacity to undertake the project, including appropriately skilled staff and/or subcontractors;

          * a well articulated project plan, including methodologies and milestones linked to a feasible timeframe.

ASSESSMENT OF VARIATIONS AND OTHER TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS

    11.         If at any time after an application has been approved by the Program Delegate, or an agreement has been executed, and a proposal is submitted to the Department to vary the project, including by way of the addition of new activities, discontinuation of planned activities, the project timeframe or planned project outcomes, the Program Delegate may refer the request to the Board for the Board's assessment.

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

    13.         In undertaking an assessment of a proposal referred under clause 11 the Board will determine:

        (a) the extent to which the variation impacts on any of the merit criteria; and

        (b) whether the variation, if accepted, would:

              (i) enhance the ability of the applicant to achieve or improve the project outcomes;

              (ii)          be consistent with the Program Policy Objectives as outlined in the Program Guidelines and any relevant policies of the Department; and

              (iii)       whether the proposal is appropriate in all circumstances.

    14.         The Program Delegate may 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.

    15.         In carrying out assessments pursuant to clause 14, the Board will take into account any relevant policies relating to the administration of the Program that are issued under the Program Guidelines.

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

BOARD TO PROVIDE ADVICE

    17.         The Board may advise the Minister or the Minister may request advice on
    non-financial administration matters relating to the Program, including program administration and the extent to which the Program meets the Program Policy Objectives.

    18.         The Board may collect and analyse data on the performance of the Program, provide advice to the Minister on such performance, and will cooperate with any independent evaluation of the Program.