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This comprehensive handbook serves as a guide for the first year of operation for Networks of Centers of Excellence (NCEs). It covers essential administrative practices, the structure of the Board of Directors (BOD), and the functions of the Research Management Committee (RMC). Key roles such as the Scientific Director and Network Manager are detailed, including responsibilities for strategic direction, network operations, and communications. The handbook also emphasizes legal and governance components of federal not-for-profit organizations, including by-law requirements and compliance.
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Best Practices Handbook Crystal Ernst
First year overview • Administration • BOD • RMC • Communications • Legal/Governance
Incorporation • Federal, not-for-profit • Required for all NCEs • By-laws • BOD: applicants
Network and Funding Agreement - Next presentation (Fouad Elgindy)
Governance – Scientific Director • Reports to BOD • Overall scientific direction • Coordination and management of Strategic Plan • Primary contact for NCE, scientific community, partners
Governance – Network Manager • Reports to SD • Director of day-to-day Network operations • Reporting • Communications • Meetings • IP/commercialization • Supervision of admin centre staff
Governance – Board of Directors • Governance and management of the Network • Elected members • Representatives from private, public, academic sectors
Governance – Research Management Committee • Management of research program • Selection and ongoing assessment of projects and budgets
Network Host • Where the administrative center is located • Accommodation, access to services and systems • Receive and distribute Network funds, accounting, reporting • Compliance
Communications • Outreach and public education • Information exchange within the Network • Branding/Network identity • Web site, print materials
Reporting - Later this morning (Tia Moffat)