Institutional Biosafety Committee

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	University of Southern Queensland
	Institutional Biosafety Committee

Trim Location:	Previously USQ Calendar Management 3.3.5.4
Document Category*:	Policy
Purpose*:	The Institutional Biosafety Committee assesses and reviews all research proposals involving the use of genetic manipulation technologies as well as certifying PC2 physical containment facilities and, where required by the guidelines, submits them to the Office of the Genetic Technology Regulator (OGTR) for assessment
Scope and Application:	All USQ employees
Responsible Officer*:	Vice-Chancellor/PVC Enterprise/Group Manager SBMI

1 Function

The USQ Institutional Biosafety Committee assesses and reviews all research proposals involving the use of genetic manipulation technologies as well as certifying PC2 physical containment facilities and, where required by the guidelines, submits them to the Office of the Genetic Technology Regulator (OGTR) for assessment. The OGTR is responsible for overseeing the development and use of novel genetic manipulation techniques in Australia.

2 Meetings

2.1 Frequency of Meetings

A meeting must be held annually during August when the draft Annual Report can be reviewed and endorsed by members prior to its submission to the Office of the Genetic Technology Regulator (OGTR) by the required date.

3 Membership

The USQ Institutional Biosafety Committee reports to the Vice-Chancellor through the Research Committee. The OGTR has been advised of the following Committee membership:

3.1 Institutional Biosafety Committee Membership

CHAIRPERSON

Prof G Daggard

(Molecular biology expertise)

MEMBERS

Assoc Prof M Kotiw (Secretary, Molecular microbiology)

Prof G Daggard (Molecular biology expertise)

Dr D Coates (Experience and expertise in ethical issues)

Mr D Stranger (Clinical microbiology expertise)

Dr P Banks (Plant geneticist)

Mr J Taylor (Veterinary pathologist)

Mrs M McLean (Farmer)

Mr P McConnell (Biological Safety Officer)

Dr S Hazell (Infectious disease expertise)

Term of Office: Three years, up to but not including, the regular meeting of the Research in August 2009.

SECRETARY

TBA

4 Other Policy Information

Peak Approval Authority:	USQ Council
Committee Owner*:	USQ Council/Governance and Legislation
Division/Department/Office*:	University Services Division/SBMI
Development Pathway:	Governance and Legislation Chancellor’s Committee Secretary to Council Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Approval Pathway:	USQ Council Governance and Legislation Chancellor’s Committee Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Approval Delegation:	USQ Council	Approve policy
	Governance and Legislation Chancellor’s Committee	Endorse policy
	Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)	Endorse policy and approve procedure
Related Legislation / guidelines:	TBA
Strategic Plan/Goal & Objectives:	Goal 5/Objective 2
Supporting documents, forms:	TBA
Associated USQ policies:	TBA
Policy Category**:	Governance/Academic Committees
Effective Date*:	2012-07-01
Approval Date:	2012-07-01
Next Review Date*:	2013-07-01
Expiry Date of Policy:	N/A
Audience:	Public
Keywords:	Institutional Biosafety
Document Status**:	Approved

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