Resolution 7 - JTC 1 Projects More Than 7 Years Old

JTC 1 instructs its Secretariat to collate and summarize for all of JTC 1 this information and publish it in a document.

JTC 1 requests the JTC 1 Secretariat and ITTF to publicize the existence of the ITTF web site, especially the section containing the Publicly Available JTC 1 standards. Any reasonable means should be taken to achieve this, including establishing links from the JTC 1 and ISO and IEC web sites, establishing links to the Publicly Available JTC 1 Standards from the ISO and IEC catalog, and using tags to facilitate the location of this web site by search engines.

Noting that the JTC 1 web site contains links to the JTC 1 SCs and recognized PAS submitter web sites, JTC 1 requests its SCs and encourages its recognized PAS Submitters to link their web sites to the JTC 1 web site.

In response to ISO Council Resolution 34/1999, first item, JTC 1 establishes a Special Group to develop a Business Plan to demonstrate how to bring an agreeable amount of revenue in light of JTC 1’s desire for free or inexpensive standards availability

Terms of Reference:

The Business Plan (Business Model) will address both free availability of standards and new pricing models for standards, such as significantly reduced prices for electronic copies of the standards and reduced priced for certain classes of purchasers, such as academia.

The Special Group shall complete the Business Plan by 1 March 2000, to allow time for a 60 day JTC 1 letter ballot to approve the submittal of the Business Plan to ISO Council for consideration at its June 2000 meeting. The Business Plan should also be provided to the IEC.

The Special Group will use electronic means of operation as much as possible, but is authorized to hold one meeting, if necessary.

JTC 1 appoints Mr. Francois Coallier as Convener of the Special Group.

JTC 1, in order to further evaluate the contributions which have been made by National Bodies and SCs in response to Resolution 32 of the JTC 1 Rio de Janeiro Plenary meeting, establishes a Special Group for Strategic Planning working in an ad hoc mode, with the following Terms of Reference:

The tasks of the Special Group are:

• To consider in detail the contributions received by JTC 1 in response to Rio resolution 32, as identified in agenda item 11.1 of JTC 1 N 5967, and comments thereon by National Bodies and SCs, received not later than 2000-01-31;
• To address the issues identified in JTC 1 N 5926, Proposals for the Modifications of NP, FCD, FDIS, and Fast Track DIS Ballot Formats and Related Pass Criteria;
• To develop proposals to JTC 1 to address the challenges identified in the contributions. Such proposals should also address aspects of implementation of the measures as well as migration if necessary.

Noting that some of the contributions received contain far-ranging proposals which require careful consideration, JTC 1 requests that the initial focus of the Group is put on measures with a short- to medium-term implementation range. An additional focus of the Group will be to look at longer-term measures that will require intensive consultation with the parent organizations, and to develop proposals towards this end. Such proposals will particularly address the way for JTC 1 to proceed.

JTC 1 National Bodies are invited to nominate members of the Special Group. The Group may decide to invite additional participants, as needed.

The Group will use electronic means of operation as much as possible, but is authorized to hold meetings, if necessary. JTC 1 National Bodies will have access to all working documents of the Group.

JTC 1 requests the Special Group to deliver the results of its deliberations in time for the November 2000 JTC 1 Plenary meeting. Additionally, the Group is encouraged to submit any intermediate proposals to JTC 1 at any time so that they can be balloted and implemented by JTC 1 at the earliest possible time.

JTC 1 authorizes the Special Group to submit proposals to JTC 1 for a 60 days letter ballot as per clause 9.1.7 of the JTC 1 Directives. "

JTC 1 appoints Mr. Scott Jameson as Convener of the Special Group.

The Special Group will hold its Kick-off the week of 21 February, 2000 in Oslo, Norway.

JTC 1 reaffirms that there is a need for the normative referencing of specifications other than international standards from within JTC 1 standards as set out in the guidelines document JTC 1 N 4046, and resolves that:

1. More experience is needed in the application of the guidelines in JTC 1 N 4046 before their incorporation into a permanent policy and that therefore the trial period for the application of the guidelines is extended until the next JTC1 plenary meeting;
2. SC chairmen and secretariats should take steps to improve awareness of the guidelines in JTC1 N 4046 within their own organizations. They should evaluate carefully the need for any normative referencing of specifications other than international standards and also observe the requirements for all normative references to be listed as set out in both JTC1 N 4046 and the JTC1 Directives;
3. It is JTC 1's intention to terminate the trial period as soon as possible. Therefore, SCs and National Bodies are requested to use the experiences gained in the extended trial to develop a position on the introduction of a permanent policy, including specific textual proposals for the adaptation of JTC1 N 4046 to provide text for a permanent policy in the JTC1 Directives;
4. A single policy is sufficient to cater for the normative referencing of specifications other than international standards in both JTC1 standards and ISPs, (if any), so that further development of the guidelines contained in JTC 1 N4047 for ISPs is unnecessary;
5. SCs and National Bodies are requested to pay particular attention to mechanisms that could be utilized to reduce the burden of the process on officers at the SC level. Examples can include the reuse by one SC of a prior written statements developed by another SC, or the use of appropriate statements from approved co-operative agreements between JTC1 and another organization ;
6. The JTC 1 secretariat is requested to arrange for space on the JTC1 web-site to be made available so that Referenced Explanatory Reports (RERs) provided by SCs can be reviewed by other SCs for reuse when further specifications from the same Referenced Specification (RS) originator are to be referenced;
7. SCs and National Bodies are also requested to make practical proposals for the accommodation of specifications accessible in electronic form (e.g. on web-sites via a stable URL) including formats of acceptable electronic addresses and recommendations for notification of changes in status or location of such specifications;

JTC 1 resolves to conduct a planning exercise in the area of standardization of spatial information and related interoperability.

JTC 1 considered the proposed changes to SC 24’s scope as contained in JTC 1 N 5940. After examining the need for wider co-ordination activities as authorized in Resolution 29, SC 24 is instructed to revise its proposals, if necessary, to reflect agreements reached in the meetings as described in Resolution 29 and then submit the revised scope to JTC 1 for letter ballot.

JTC 1 instructs the Chairmen of its SCs to provide the Secretariat with a resume of their SC business plans tailored for inclusion on a public information page to be made available via the JTC 1 Web Page by end of December 1999 and requests that they provide thereafter appropriate updates on work in progress, and proposals for any new items when changes arise.

JTC 1 encourages its National Bodies and SCs to help contribute information and articles to professional journals, meetings and proceedings so that information on JTC 1 work and related activities within partner organizations is widely disseminated and understood. In particular JTC 1 expresses appreciation to the ISO Bulletin staff, the JTC 1 Secretariat and the many authors who have contributed articles and news for publication to date for their magnificent support in making information on JTC 1 activities and successes widely available and resolves as follows with a view to expanding and managing this service:

a) JTC 1 requests its Secretariat to publish on the JTC 1 website the schedule of forthcoming JTC 1- sponsored contributions in the monthly issues of the ISO Bulletin together with the names and email address of the projected authors

b) JTC 1 retains 8 of the annual issues for matters directly related to JTC 1 and SC use and requests its SCs and National Bodies to help advance relationship with partner organizations and further mutual work by contacting representatives of these organizations and to invite contributions for 4 of the annual issues from organizations in liaison with JTC 1 its SCs or WGs to provide information on their work and their relationships with ISO/IEC.

c) JTC 1 encourages its National Bodies and SCs to produce case studies on standards success stories (e.g. MPEG, SPICE, VRML) and to have these published in major widely distributed IT journals

d) JTC 1 encourages its National Bodies and SCs to advance management attention to standardization issues and strategic value by contributing appropriate articles and letters to widely distributed and respected management and news magazines.

JTC 1 resolves to establish a closed ad-hoc mail reflector for quick response to help JTC 1 Chairman develop press releases and respond to external press contacts in a timely manner and requests JTC 1 Secretariat to issue a call for National Bodies to nominate one individual each for participation in this email group for the period to the next Plenary.

JTC 1 encourages its National Bodies to review their experience with the use of the new JTC 1 and SC web sites and invites them to submit feedback to the Secretariat on any areas for improvement.

JTC 1 requests ITTF to incorporate a feedback page on all future JTC 1 standards similar to the facility provided by IEC in their standards.

JTC 1 encourages its National Bodies and SCs to consider JTC 1 Marketing requirements and opportunities including possible joint marketing initiatives with partner organizations and requests its Secretariat to issues a call to JTC 1 National Bodies and Liaison Organizations and SCs for inputs to be considered at the next JTC 1 plenary.

1. act as a JTC 1 focal point for information on existing standardization marketing efforts

b) maintain and advance the JTC 1 External Message Strategy

2. advise JTC 1 and its SCs on programs and initiatives that will advance the understanding and appreciation of international standardization value add in JTC 1 areas of interest

In addition to being open to representatives nominated by JTC 1 National Body Members, JTC 1 SCs are invited and encouraged to appoint representatives. The work of the RG-M will be conducted electronically as far as possible.

JTC 1 directs its Secretariat to issue a call to its National Bodies and SCs soliciting memberships to the RG-M.

JTC 1 appoints Mr. Henry J F Ryan as Marketing Rapporteur through the next Plenary.

Ms. Sandy Paul (HoD)

Mr. Paul Levine (SC 32)

Mr. Alan Haberman (SC 31)

JTC 1 authorizes the National Body of Germany to continue in leading JTC 1's cooperative efforts with TC 154 during this next plenary period.

Having reviewed the requests for Category C Liaison, JTC 1 recommends that ITTF grant Category C Liaison status as follows:

JTC 1/SC 22/WG 20 - World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

a) Having reviewed the requests for Category A Liaison, JTC 1 recommends that ITTF grant Category A Liaison status as follows:

JTC 1/SC 7 - INCOSE

2. Having reviewed the request from SC 27 for Category A Liaison with the IETF contained in document JTC 1 N 5962, JTC 1 requests SC 27 to verify and complete the liaison request in accordance with the JTC 1 Directives.

JTC 1 authorizes the following delegation to represent JTC 1 at future JTAG 2 meetings:

Mr. Jan van den Beld (SC 11, SC 23)

Dr. Scott Foshee (SC 29)

Mr. Greg Kisor (HoD)

TBD (SC 28)

JTC 1 instructs its delegation to ensure JTC 1’s ability to manage its program of work and progress its standards in a timely manner are not impaired.

JTC 1 requests the JTC 1 Chairman, in consultation with the SC 6 Chairman, to further investigate ISO's potential membership on behalf of JTC 1 in the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Protocol Support Organization (PSO). The ITTF should be contacted to confirm that there would be no issues from the ISO/IEC perspective with pursuing this membership. Feedback should also be requested from member organizations of ICANN/PSO to obtain their support for the proposed membership of ISO (JTC 1) in the ICANN PSO. Based on information received from the above sources, the JTC 1 Chairman and Secretariat are authorized to pursue the ICANN/PSO membership application via the ITTF with notification to JTC 1 of the application status.

The following schedule of JTC 1 Plenary Meetings is agreed:

6-10 Nov. 2000 - Tromsoe, Norway

early Nov. 2001 - Hawaii, USA

early Nov. 2002 - Switzerland

JTC 1 establishes the following deadlines for contributions for the November 2000 plenary meeting in Norway:

• Documents for the Norway plenary, particularly those raising new issues/new agenda items or those for which a final agreement at the meeting is desired, must be delivered to the Secretariat no later than October 2, 2000 for posting on the JTC 1 web server. Documents received at the Secretariat's office after October 2, 2000 will be returned to the submitter and will not be considered.

The following exceptions are permitted:

• Comments on posted documents provided they are received at the Secretariat's office in a form suitable for immediate posting, not later than October 16, 2000.
• A proposed document revision from a project editor, which incorporates comments received prior to the meeting and which is intended to be developed further at the meeting, provided they are received at the Secretariat's office in a form suitable for immediate posting, not later than October 16, 2000.

The final agenda for adoption and use at the Norway Plenary will be posted to the JTC 1 web site on October 20, 2000.

For contributions submitted via email, the JTC 1 Secretariat will provide a mechanism by which the submitter will be notified that the contribution has been received at the Secretariat's office. Nevertheless, ultimately the submitter is obligated to ensure receipt by a) checking the JTC 1 web site for document postings; b) checking iterations of draft agendas for agenda items and associated document references, (a "last call" agenda will be issued on October 9, 2000) c) corresponding with the Secretariat.

JTC 1 instructs its Secretariat to strictly enforce these deadlines.

JTC 1 approves document JTC 1 5961 as the current JTC 1 Business Plan with modifications to include the establishment of a new SC on Learning Technology, establishment of a planning process for standardization of spatial information and to pursue membership in ICANN/PSO.

JTC 1 agrees with the concepts given in document JTC 1 5982 to serve as the JTC 1 press release announcing the results of the Seoul Plenary meeting. JTC 1 instructs its Secretariat and Chairman to revise document N 5982 as appropriate and to post this press release under the "What's New" section of the JTC 1 web site and to forward it to as many press contacts as possible within the next week. National Bodies are also encouraged to disseminate this information as widely as possible within their individual countries.

1. JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to Mr. DONG-CHUL KIM, Director General, Standards Bureau, Agency for Technology and Standards, Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Energy, for his welcoming remarks and expressions of support of the work of JTC 1.

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2. JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to its meeting host, Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), for the excellent meeting facilities, the lovely gift for the delegates and the wonderful banquet on Wednesday evening. JTC 1 also expresses its appreciation to Mr. Joo for his hospitality and welcoming remarks at the banquet. The gift and the banquet are special remembrances of our trip to Korea.

C)JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to KATS and its staff:

• Mr. Gum-ho Cheo
• Mr. Gwang-hwa Chung
• Mr. Suyeul Li
• Ms. Kyuung-ah Kim
• Mr. Man-han Hwang
• Mr. Sung-gon Kim
• Mr. Sung-kwon Yun
• Ms. Sung-ji Choi

for the excellent meeting support.

In particular, JTC 1 expresses its special thanks to Ms. Jooran Lee for her outstanding support both before and during the meeting.

d)JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to the Subcommittee Chairmen, Subcommittee Secretaries, and JTC 1 Rapporteurs for their efforts in support of the work of JTC 1 and for the preparation of the reports that reflect these activities.

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e)JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to the Drafting Committee for its completion of the resolutions.

f)JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to its Chairman, Mr. Thomas Frost, for his fine efforts in bringing about another successful JTC 1 Plenary meeting. His leadership, patience, good humor, and attention to getting the work done are critical to the success of JTC 1.