TORS FOR NAPRECA (K) SUB-COMMITTEES:

The members shall be elected each year at the Annual General Meeting. In the event of a position becoming vacant on the committee, due to absence from Committee meetings, the sub-committee members may fill the vacancy in consultation with the Executive Committee. It is anticipated that the sub-committees will remain part of Napreca (Kenya) structure and will not disband when the tasks mandated are complete and their status will be reviewed at Napreca (Kenya) Executive meetings and AGM. The sub-committees shall use any means of communication available such as email and meet as deemed necessary. The TOR’s and performance guidelines are provided below.

(1) The Chairperson of each sub-committee shall preside at all meetings and if absent the group members shall elect a chairperson for the session.

(2)  Each committee shall ensure safe custody of all the documents/records of the Committee deliberations and to be made available as required by the Napreca (K) Executive Committee.

(3) The Sub-Committee shall be empowered to co-opt one additional member (if necessary) to fully address the TORs and enhance the efficiency of its operations and notify the napreca (K) Executive Committee of such appointment(s) or operational problems for further guidance.

1.   Collaborative Research Projects Sub-Committee

1.                 To promote coordination and the facilitation of Collaborative Research programmes involving Napreca (K) members whilst protecting the researchers’ intellectual property rights.

2.                 To provide guidance to members on various funding sources/agencies for natural products research and development.

3.                 To sensitize members on ethical issues in developing multi-disciplinary research proposals including research protocols and methodologies.

4.                 To report as necessary to Napreca (K) Executive  Committee on matters relating to Calls for EOI, proposals,  Research Proposals writing skills, Governance and Ethics.

2.   Strategic Plan Sub-Committee   

The Committee shall be called the Strategic Plan Sub-Committee.

(1)   To identify the strenghs, weaknesses and opportunities for Napreca (K).

(2)   To identify multi-disciplinary priority areas and explore partnerships with private industry and other stakeholders in mutually beneficial relationships.

(3)   To explore possibilities of acquisition of state of the art equipment, centralized research laboratory and information technology facilities for use by napreca (K) members.

(4)  To develop a Strategic Plan for Napreca (K) service delivery over the period 2006-2010.

(5)   The development of policy and implementation plans related to an integrated strategy for the realization of Napreca (K) vision, core values and mission statements.

3.   Recruitment & Fundraising Sub-Committee

The Committee shall be called the Recruitment and Fundraising sub-Committee.

1.     To explore strategies for enhancing the recruitment of Napreca (K) members.

2.     To examine which fundraisers are appropriate for improving the financial status of Napreca (K) consistent with its vision, core values and mission.

3.     To maintain records of all fundraising activities and keep receipts for all money received.

4.     To prepare report to be sent to NAPRECA (Kenya) Executive Committee as directed and make recommendations at AGM.

4. Constitution Sub-Committee

The Committee shall be called the Constitution SubCommittee.

1. To review current Napreca (Kenya) Constitution;

2. To liaise with Napreca (Kenya) members and Executive Committee;

3. To solicit legal and other advice on matters pertaining to the Constitution;

4.  To provide meaningful suggestions on improvement of the current constitution to be presented to the Executive Committee and take into account the legal and other regulatory framework;

5. To prepare report to be sent to NAPRECA (Kenya) members and incorporate any changes recommended by at AGM.