National Research and Development Council Act (Cap. 143)

CHAPTER 143 NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ACT Act 20 of 1980 Short title and 1. This Act may be cited as the National Research and commencement Development Council Act, 1980, and shall come into operation upon such day as the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, appoint.[1] Interpretation 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires - "Council" means the National Council for Research and Development established by section 3(1). Establishment 3. (1) There is hereby established a body to be known as and composi- the National Research and Development Council. tion of Council (2) The Council shall consist of such members as the Minister shall think fit to appoint to the Council. (3) The Council may, from time to time, provide for the regulation of its proceedings. Functions 4. The functions of the Council shall be - of the Council (a) to advise the Government on a national research and development policy, including general planning and the assessment of the requisite financial resources; (b) to identify research and development activities consonant with the national development objectives; (c) to ensure the application of the results of research activities to national development and for the welfare of the people of Seychelles; (d) to initiate, support, co-ordinate and monitor research and development activities of the nation and ensure maximum utilisation of research resources; (e) to collect and collate information on research and development of relevance to Seychelles; to evaluate and disseminate research findings; (f) to maintain relationships with corresponding research and development organizations in other countries; (g) to undertake any other activities or measures likely to assist in the carrying out of its functions. ------------------------------- (NO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION) ------------------------------- [1]*This Act has not yet been brought into operation