The Research Management Committee is responsible for determining research priorities for the Corporation, soliciting research and demonstration proposals from appropriate entities, managing the proposal review process and recommending to the Board of Directors the research priorities and recommendations on the proposals to be funded. The committee shall consist of Category 1 directors and may include other persons who are not members of the Board of Directors who are appointed by the Board. Such persons may vote on matters coming before the Research Management Committee but shall not be entitled to vote on matters coming before the Board of Directors.