Terms of Reference
- To advise the University and its staff on all matters relating to biological safety in the institution
- To undertake assessment of low risk experiments on all campuses of the University involving genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) under the Book of Knowledge approvals
- To act as the channel for all communications between the University and EPA
- To ensure that the University complies with the HSNO Act and Biosecurity Act with respect to its handling of new organisms (including GMOs), unwanted organisms and uncleared biological products
- To report to the University Council through the Health & Safety and Ethics Compliance Committee
Composition
- The Vice-Chancellor's nominee (Convenor)
- The University's Biological Safety Officer
- Head, Health and Safety Compliance (or nominee)
- The Animal Practices and Compliance Officer
- The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) or their nominee
- Five members from participating Departments
- One member from the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- One member from the Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- One lay member appointed by the University Council
- One member nominated by the Ngāi Tahu Tribal Council
- (With power to co-opt)
- Biological Compliance Officer (in attendance)
