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Standards Distribution 

Version 1 (September 2004) - To be reviewed following creation of JCAG in 2010-11  

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

Advisory body of the Administrative Board (CA) in charge of CEN's commercial policy Resolution CA 7/2003
CA N 1425   
2. Reports to
3. Responsibilities

3.1  Assists the CEN Management Centre (CMC) in the development, proposing and monitoring of CEN policy concerning:

a) matters of copyright concerning CEN publications

b) the distribution and sales of these documents

c) other aspects of CEN's policy in this field (e.g information and promotional materials. Training, seminars)

CA N 1425
3.2  Cooperates with other organizations, especially ISO, IEC, CENELEC and ETSI                  
3.3  Deals with other tasks with regard to sales and marketing of European Standards including those which may be specifically requested by the AG or by the CA on its behalf                    
4. Rights

Acts as advisory body to the CA through recommendations via the CACC Financial Affairs  CA N 1425
5. Composition
 
  • Chairperson
  • Secretariat: CMC (Director Finance)
  • One permanent delegate from each CEN National Member and each Affiliate
  • When necessary, one additional person from each CEN national member can be appointed
  • Observer(s): a representative from CENELEC and ETSI,  and a representative from ISO when necessary.
CA N 1425
                              
 

6. Method of appointment/Review
The Chairperson is appointed by the CA for a period of 3 years. This appointment can be renewed.

CA N 1425  


7. Mode of working
7.1  Meetings are convened by the CMC on the instructions of the Chairperson or at the request of at least two members.

CA N 1425  

7.2  Working Groups can be created by the Standards Distribution whenever a need is recognized.