Function

The Board of Scientific Directors develops, reviews, and recommends policies affecting the intramural research programs of the NIH to the DDIR. Recommendations may require further approvals by higher level authorities, such as by the IC Directors, Director, NIH, or HHS officials.

1. When five Wednesdays occur in the same month a third meeting will be held on the fifth Wednesday unless otherwise notified. The location may be different, depending on availability of conference room space.
   
   
2. During the months of July and August there will be only one meeting each month. It will be on a Wednesday, but not necessarily on a first or third Wednesday.
   
   
3. No meeting will be scheduled that conflicts with Federal holidays, NIH Research Festival or major religious holidays.

Scientific Directors, (including Acting S.D.s.), are strongly urged to attend all meetings. They may send substitutes to four meetings per calendar year. Substitutes, however, may not vote. SDs must notify OIR (Dee Andrews) if they will not attend and designate an alternate.

Suggested agenda items should be brought to the attention of Dr. Richard Wyatt, M.D., Executive Secretary, who may be reached on 496-4920. Any materials to be included in the packages for distribution at the upcoming Scientific Directors' meeting should be received one week in advance in Building 1, Room 154, 496-3891.