The SMAC is chartered by the Secondary Metabolites Program Head and report back to them. The Committee is chartered to render advice, guidance, and counsel on the effective management and strategic objectives of the programs. The Committee serves as the Program's key external advisory panel and as advocates of Program strategy, operations, and scientific relevance and quality. The SMAC does not perform management functions nor do they direct the Program's management teams on how to operate and manage the particular Science Program.