The LCC is composed of representatives from
the NACIs, other relevant East African agencies, and the NECI. It has the
following responsibilities:
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Promote, maintain, and sustain EAFRINET
and its activities by securing the necessary commitment and financial support
of member governments and donor agencies, and through good management of
resources.
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Serve as an advisory body on taxonomy by providing
the best possible advice on relevant taxonomic matters in the East African
sub-region.
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Appoint and oversee the activities of the NECI
and enable it to serve as an effective and executive office of the LCC.
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Prescribe the mandates of all co-ordinating institutes
within EAFRINET (NECI and NACIs), and terms of references for working groups
and task forces.
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Devise and enable the implementation of work programs
and other activities designed to achieve EAFRINET objectives.
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Draw up the network budget for core activities
and work programs, and oversee the use of allocated resources.
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Manage budgets of specific programs from member
contributions and donors.
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Meet at least annually to conduct EAFRINET business,
especially to evaluate progress and outputs in relation to inputs, and
to identify needs.
Represent member states on the BioNET-International
Consultative Group and its Co-ordinating Committee.
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