OUTPUT 37 BIOSECURITY ADVICE PROVIDED

DESCRIPTION

This output class covers the provision of policy advice on services related to the goal of protecting the marine environment.

EXPLANATION

This output provides a capability for the Ministry to contribute to the formulation of strategic goals for the biosecurity system, monitor the performance of the system against specified outcomes and to provide advice on biosecurity risks to fisheries interests. The funding also enables the Ministry to provide data management services to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) following the transfer of marine biosecurity functions to MAF.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Output 37-biosecurity advice provided performance expectations table.
Dimension Description
Quality All results achieved to specified quality standards.
Cost Actual expenditure is within the range of 90% - 110% of the budgeted amount.
Time At least 80% of agreed results are achieved within the specified timeframes.

RESULTS

Output 37-biosecurity advice provided results table.
Milestone Quality & timeliness Commentary

As and when required, provide advice to Ministers on the fishingrelated impacts of biosecurity decisions

Not applicable

No advice papers were required for the Minister of Fisheries.

Contribute to the development of improvements to the biosecurity system Achieved Provided input as required into MAF and Biosecurity New Zealand's governance structures and organisational processes to manage biosecurity matters and systems.
Provide MAF with advice and support as required on relevant biosecurity issues Achieved Provided sectoral input into various biosecurity issues and projects managed by MAF that had relevance to or impact on the aquatic environment
Updated : 16 November 2007