Joint CEN/CENELEC Working Groups

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

Avoidance of duplication of work where electrotechnical and non-electrotechnical sectors have some aspects in common.

Internal Regulations - Part 2, 4.2.1.3

2. Reports to

Their respective parent Technical Committee

3. Responsibilities

If so mandated, establishes standard(s) within the given scope and in accordance with the procedures of the organization (CEN or CENELEC) to which the secretariat belongs

4. Rights

Not applicable

5. Composition

5.1 Joint Working Groups are composed of CEN and CENELEC representatives and are open to all CEN and CENELEC members, on the basis of only one common delegation per country with representatives appointed by the members of CEN and CENELEC in that country. When forming their delegations to the joint Technical Committee meetings and appointing experts to joint Working Groups, CEN and CENELEC members ensure that all interests affected by the work are properly taken into account	Internal Regulations - Part 2, 4.2.1.3.3
5.2 If appropriate, at the discretion of the Joint Presidents Group (JPG), representatives from other bodies may participate as observers
5.3 Convenor

6. Method of appointment/Review

6.1 Joint CEN/CENELEC Working Groups are set up by the Joint Presidents Group after consultation of all CEN/CENELEC members within 1 month, with the aim of carrying out harmonization work. This decision shall be ratified by the relevant body of each organization	Internal Regulations - Part 2, 4.2.1.3.1
6.2 Convenor is appointed by the JPG	Internal Regulations - Part 2, 4.2.1.3.4

7. Mode of working

Through meetings and by correspondence