1. To examine the form, nature and costs of possible joint industry/government management structures for aquatic animal health.

2. To grade identified options on the basis of costs versus benefits to strategic groups of stakeholders, of feasibility and conformity with statutory requirements and government policy.

3. To recommend the best option - including a strategy for its implementation - and convey it as a genuine benefit model so that is can be successfully presented to stakeholders and obtain their endorsement.