Tutorial for leadership teams of ITU-T study groups, TSAG, tariff groups and focus groups Choice of...

Tutorial for leadership teams of ITU-T study groups, TSAG, tariff groups and focus groups

Choice of approval processand

The TAP processRichard Hill

Counsellor, SG2 and SG3 ITU

Geneva, 15-16 December 2008

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Tutorial for SG & TSAG leadership teamsGeneva, 15-16 December 2008

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Choice of approval processThe TAP process

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Tutorial for SG & TSAG leadership teamsGeneva, 15-16 December 2008

Choice of approval process (1/2)(ref. 8 of Res. 1)

TAP used – for numbering/addressing– charging/tariffing/accounting – work methods for ITU-T study groups (A-Series)

But TAP could also be used for other areas, see WTSA Resolution 40:– Right to correspond– Protection of installations– Security– Safety of life– Competitive markets

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Tutorial for SG & TSAG leadership teamsGeneva, 15-16 December 2008

Choice of approval process (2/2)(ref. 8 of Res. 1)

Choice of TAP versus AAP is made by consensusFailing that, the choice is made by vote of Member StatesChoice is usually at the Question levelChoice cannot be changed once the Recommendation is Determined or Consented

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Tutorial for SG & TSAG leadership teamsGeneva, 15-16 December 2008

The TAP process (1/2)(ref. 9 of Res. 1)

The SG “determines” the Recommendation: text must be stableThe Director issues a Circular informing the membership that the Recommendation in question should be approved at the subsequent SG meetingMember States should assign authority to the SG for the approval

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Tutorial for SG & TSAG leadership teamsGeneva, 15-16 December 2008

The TAP process (2/2)(ref. 9 of Res. 1)

Members can submit proposals for editorial changesAt the subsequent meeting, any editorial changes are considered and, if appropriate, agreedThe SG then decides whether or not to approve the RecommendationOpposition from one Member State is sufficient to prevent approval (except at WTSA)