6.  CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES

The additional responsibilities of the Chair are to :

• Review final reports, in consultation with OPDP and Research Unit staff;
• Chair the review meetings, ensuring that applications are reviewed in an objective manner, unbiased;
• Represent the Joint Academic and Relevance Review Panel at public events or meetings as required; and
• Assist in the recruitment of Joint Academic and Relevance Review Panel members.

The Ministry will provide administrative support to the Chair and to the Panel.

See also :

• Drug Innovation Fund Joint Academic And Relevance Review Panel
• Review Panel Members' Responsibilities
• Terms and Procedures
• The Review Process
• Reporting on Progress