a) The entity comply with the relevant Treasury Regulations and ensures that the strategic plan is prepared and approved by the Board at least 6 months before the start of the financial year but not later than 1 April of each year; b) Management seeks representation from the relevant constituencies so that adequate members of the board are appointed; c) Procedures be established to guarantee that quarterly reports incorporate actual progress and performance relating to all objectives as per the Strategic and Annual Plan of the National Health Laboratory Services; and d) All invoices are paid timeously within 30 days from receipt of invoice.