Functions of the Advisory Board

The functions of the Board are:

1. To keep under review, and advise the Minister and Director of Meteorology on:
   1. The changing environment affecting national and international demand for the provision of meteorological and related services;
   2. The Bureau's Corporate Strategy and Forward Program;
   3. The optimal balance of resources to be applied to the various public interest priorities of the Bureau including severe weather warning services, provision of public weather, climate, hydrological and oceanographic services, maintenance of the national climate record and the conduct of research and investigation;
   4. The appropriateness of the allocation of current and future products and services provided by the Bureau in the categories of free, cost recoverable or commercial;
   5. Stakeholder views of the Bureau's current products and services and emerging needs;
   6. Any other issues of relevance to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau of Meteorology;
2. To respond to issues and requests addressed to it by the Minister, the Director of Meteorology and members of the stakeholder community; and
3. To report, at least annually, to the Minister on its activities and to make recommendations in relation to the performance and future direction of the Bureau.