| Policy number |
5.05.2018.B
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|---|---|
| Policy category | Research |
| Responsible department |
Graduate Studies and Research Office
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| Approval authority | Board of Governors |
| Original approval date | |
| Next review date |
Nipissing University has a responsibility to ensure that effective control is exercised in the ethical care and use of animals in science. All animals (live, non-human vertebrates) are protected by the Province of Ontario under the Animals for Research Act (1990).
The Animal Care Committee (ACC) is responsible directly to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research. Its purpose is to fulfill the legal and ethical responsibilities concerning the care of animals at the University and, specifically to review and regulate all animal use. These Terms of Reference are implemented by the Nipissing University ACC, and its operation is governed by these Terms of Reference.
In this policy, you will find:
• Scope
• Purpose
• Membership
• Authority
o Post Approval Monitoring (PAM)
o Breaches of Compliance
o Appeal of ACC Decisions
• Responsibilities
• Meetings
• General
• Related Policies and Documents