ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICES The core business of providing independent economic and statistical research, analysis, forecasts and strategic advice to the Australian government and stakeholders in the resources and energy sectors. The core activities include: development of research policies and principles; application of research methodologies including applied research and research; liaison with government agencies, industry, and representative organisations; providing and receiving advice; collaborative development with government agencies, private industry and research providers; hosting national and international conferences; data collection, verification and management; evaluating research needs, research performed and research proposals; internal approvals; planning, design and development of research programs. Includes consultations; and reporting on research outcomes. The performance of the core business is supported by general activities such as: making arrangements; preparing addresses and presentations; negotiating, establishing, managing and reviewing agreements and venture arrangements; monitoring and reviewing; conducting audits; delegating powers and authorising actions; managing agency committees and meetings; receiving and responding to enquiries; and developing procedures. references to AFDA Express Records Authority For agency releases, use COMMUNITY RELATIONS. For agency submissions, use GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. For intellectual property rights related to research findings, use LEGAL SERVICES. For commissioning professional services from external consultants and/or non-government organisations through a tendering process, use PROCUREMENT. For the management of research funds, use FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. Cross references to other records authorities For records of the advisory board, use ADVISORY BODIES. Class no Description of records Disposal action
ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICES The core business of providing independent economic and statistical research, analysis, forecasts and strategic advice to the Australian government and stakeholders in the resources and energy sectors. The core activities include: development of research policies and principles; application of research methodologies including applied research and research; liaison with government agencies, industry, and representative organisations; providing and receiving advice; collaborative development with government agencies, private industry and research providers; hosting national and international conferences; data collection, verification and management; evaluating research needs, research performed and research proposals; internal approvals; planning, design and development of research programs. Includes consultations; and reporting on research outcomes. The performance of the core business is supported by general activities such as: making arrangements; preparing addresses and presentations; negotiating, establishing, managing and reviewing agreements and venture arrangements; monitoring and reviewing; conducting audits; delegating powers and authorising actions; managing agency committees and meetings; receiving and responding to enquiries; and developing procedures. references to AFDA Express Records Authority For agency releases, use COMMUNITY RELATIONS. For agency submissions, use GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. For intellectual property rights related to research findings, use LEGAL SERVICES. For commissioning professional services from external consultants and/or non-government organisations through a tendering process, use PROCUREMENT. For the management of research funds, use FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. Cross references to other records authorities For records of the advisory board, use ADVISORY BODIES. Class no Description of records Disposal action
2013-00611451.docx