Version 1 (September 2004)
1. Role/Definition |
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| Advisory body to the Technical Board (BT) and the Administrative Board (CA) to enable them to take Information Technology (IT) related decisions. |
Resolutions CA 16/2002 and CA 1/2003
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2. Reports to
| CA through BT |
CA N 1382 rev1 |
3. Responsibilities
| 3.1 Addresses, monitors and coordinates IT initiatives throughout the CEN system. |
CA N 1382 rev1 |
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3.2 Guarantees the adherence of IT initiatives to the business objectives, strategy and priorities of the CEN system.
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| 3.3 Ensures (through its appointed membership) the sound involvement and balanced representation of CEN interests in all its activities. |
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| 3.4 Ensures (with the participation of invited experts) the full representation of project teams in overall decision-making, as well as to strengthen coordination among CEN IT projects and other initiatives underway within the standardization system. |
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| 3.5 Ensures that an adequate level of commitment and resources are given to these activities by the CEN Members and by the CEN Management Centre (CMC). |
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| 3.6 Ensures a close cooperation with ISO, especially with ITSIG (ISO IT Strategy Implementation Group). |
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4. Rights
| Acts as advisory group to CA and BT |
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5. Composition
- Chairperson nominated by the CA;
- three members (IT managers) nominated by the CA;
- three members (Standardizers) nominated by the BT;
- one member (expert in the distribution of publications) nominated by Standards Distribution (SD);
- the CMC IT manager;
- an observer from CENELEC;
- an observer from ISO invited when appropriate;
the Secretariat for the group should be provided by the CMC;
- Project leaders of IT initiatives are invited to attend meetings as required; other experts involved in relevant initiatives may be invited at the Chairman's discretion.
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CA N 1382 rev1 and CA N 1402 |
6. Method of appointment/Review
| 6.1 The CEN IT Group members are appointed by the respective CEN bodies, following the general guidelines given in item 5 above and are, as far as possible, representative of all sizes and interests of the CEN Membership |
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| 6.2 The Chairperson and the permanent members are appointed for three-year terms, renewable |
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7. Mode of working
| 7.1 The group operates in full transparency towards all CEN Members and convenes sessions inviting CEN Members as appropriate. |
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7.2 Working groups (e.g. Virtual Groups) may be set up to prepare recommendations related to specific issues, for the CEN IT Group to consider.
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