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(1) The technical advisory committee shall

(a) act as the national advisory body on matters concerning or related to genetic modification of organisms, and carry out risk assessment and audit of applications at the request of the Board, and

(b) advise, on request or of its own accord, the Minister and through the Board and the Minister advise the Ministries and appropriate bodies, on matters concerning the genetic modification of organisms including

(i) aspects relating to the introduction and development of genetically modified organisms into the environment,

(ii) proposals for specific activities or projects concerning genetic modification of organisms,

(iii) aspects concerning the contained use of genetically modified organisms,

(iv) the importation and exportation of genetically modified organisms, and

(v) proposed Regulations and written guidelines.

(2) The committee shall annually submit a budget to the Board.

(3) The committee may appoint subcommittees to deal with specific matters as required.