5Functions of the CEO

5 Functions of the CEO

(1) The functions of the CEO are: (a) to formulate programs and policies with respect to agricultural research for either or both of the following purposes: (i) identifying agricultural problems of developing countries; (ii) finding solutions to agricultural problems of developing countries; (b) to commission agricultural research by persons or institutions (whether the research is to be conducted in Australia or overseas) in accordance with such programs and policies; and (c) to communicate to persons and institutions the results of such agricultural research; and (d) to establish and fund training schemes related to the research programs referred to in paragraph (a); and (e) to conduct and fund development activities related to those research programs; and (f) to fund international agricultural research centres. (2) The CEO must, in performing his or her functions with respect to agricultural research, have regard to the need for persons or institutions in developing countries to share in that research. (3) Nothing in this section authorises, or permits, the CEO to carry out research on behalf of the Commonwealth. (4) The CEO must, in performing his or her functions, comply with any directions given to the CEO under section 5A.