The NIH SBRS Policy Board was established to perform the following policy and advisory functions:

• Provide oversight for the management and administration of the SBRS at NIH, including:
  
  
  • Formulating and recommending policies and procedures.
    
    
  • Evaluating operational effectiveness.
    
    
  • Recommending modifications and changes in policies and procedures to the NIH Director, when necessary.
    
    
• Advise the NIH Director on the utilization of the SBRS positions allocated to NIH.
  
  
• Review and make recommendations to the NIH Director regarding:
  
  
  • The qualifications and credentials of nominees for membership in the SBRS.
    
    
  • The priority order of those individuals recommended for SBRS appointment.
    
    
  • The IC performance appraisal and re-certification recommendations for SBRS members.
    
    
• Consider appeals submitted by SBRS members and/or IC Directors concerning re-certification or removal determinations.
  
  
  • The Board will consider the merits of each appeal, acquire additional information as needed, and make recommendations to the NIH Director concerning the disposition of each appeal.
    
    
• Advise on any other issue or policy referred to the Board for consideration.