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BOSS Management Team 

Version 1 (September 2004) 

1. Role/Definition 5. Composition
2. Reports to 6. Method of appointment/Review
3. Responsibilities 7. Mode of working
4. Rights  

1. Role/Definition
References

Steering group for BOSS which has the overall responsibility for managing and processing appropriately any change related to BOSS. Resolution BT C4/2004
2. Reports to

Technical Board (BT) of CEN on issues of technical policy or other technical matters and, through BT, to the  Administrative Board (CA) of CEN on financial or broader policy issues.  
3. Responsibilities

3.1 Reports any obvious editorial errors, lack of coherence and clarity of pages, need for updating documents following CEN Governing decisions to the BOSS Manager who ensures appropriate action is taken;

 

3.2  Reports problems related to the application of the  BOSS maintenance procedure to the BOSS Manager;

 

3.3 Judges whether a revised or new document needs approval from a CEN Governance Body;

 

3.4 When relevant, contributes to the development of proposals for decision by the relevant Governance Bodies;

 

3.5 Proof reads new or revised documents prior to their issue;

 

3.6 Ensures the continual improvement of BOSS by analyzing and deciding on new suggestions received.

 
4. Rights

4.1 Delegated authority from BT to decide on specific issues related to BOSS maintenance process;

4.2 Acts as advisory body to the BT/CA through recommendations.

 
5. Composition

The membership of the Management Team shall comprise no more than 10 people:

  • 1 Convenor (preferably a member of CEN/BT);
  • 1 Secretary (BOSS Manager);
  • 1 TC Secretary;
  • 1 TC Chairperson;
  • 1 Sector Rapporteur;
  • 3 national delegates;
  • and 1 associate member.

However, relevant BOSS Controllers and additional delegates may attend on specific invitation of the BOSS Manager.

 
6. Method of appointment/Review
    
The members of the Management Team are appointed by the BT for a 3-year term.  BT shall also review the composition of the Management Team every 3 years.
 
7. Mode of working

7.1 Works mainly by correspondence

7.2 Convenes meetings when necessary