From rinehuls@Radix.Net Wed Nov 10 23:47:13 1999 Received: from mail1.radix.net (mail1.radix.net [207.192.128.31]) by dkuug.dk (8.9.2/8.9.2) with ESMTP id XAA16993; Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:47:10 +0100 (CET) (envelope-from rinehuls@Radix.Net) Received: from saltmine.radix.net (saltmine.radix.net [207.192.128.40]) by mail1.radix.net (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id RAA06609; Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:48:32 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:48:29 -0500 (EST) From: William Rinehuls To: sc22info@dkuug.dk cc: keld simonsen Subject: SC22 N3033 - SC22 Chairman Report on JTC 1 November Plenary Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII ___________________ beginning of title page _________________________ ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22 Programming languages, their environments and system software interfaces Secretariat: U.S.A. (ANSI) ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22 N3033 SUBJECT: SC22 Chairman Report on the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Plenary, November 1-5, 1999 in Seoul, Korea DATE ASSIGNED: 1999-11-10 SOURCE: Secretariat, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22 BACKWARD POINTER: N/A DOCUMENT TYPE: Chairman Report PROJECT NUMBER: N/A STATUS: N/A ACTION IDENTIFIER: FYI DISTRIBUTION: Text CROSS REFERENCE: N/A DISTRIBUTION FORM: Def Address reply to: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22 Secretariat William C. Rinehuls 8457 Rushing Creek Court Springfield, VA 22153 USA Telephone: +1 (703) 912-9680 Fax: +1 (703) 912-2973 email: rinehuls@radix.net _______________ end of title page; beginning of report __________________ SC22 Chairman Report on the ISO/IEC JTC 1 Plenary, November 1-5, 1999 in Seoul, Korea On Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 5 I participated in a meeting of JTC 1, representing SC 22. This document is my report of the meeting. Please let me know if you need any clarification. The summary statistics are as follows. National Bodies 16 National Body Delegates 36 SC Representatives 17 Liaison Representatives 6 Documents Considered 111 Resolutions Prepared 47 The following are relevant resolutions with my discussion of what led to them. Resolution 4 - Appreciation to Mr. Follett "JTC 1 notes the end of Mr. Follett's term of office as SC 22 Chairman and regrets that he was unable to attend this Plenary meeting. JTC 1 expresses its appreciation to Mr. Follett for his effective leadership as SC 22 Chairman and his many contributions to SC 22 and JTC 1. JTC 1 also expresses its appreciation to Mr. Follett for his very thorough work in editing the JTC 1 Directives. JTC 1 and SC 22 have certainly benefited from his participation. JTC 1 wishes Mr. Follett well in his new endeavors." JTC 1 approved this by acclamation and with applause. Resolution 14 - Process for NPs and Subdivisions "JTC 1 has reviewed the contributions concerning the activities of SC 2 and SC 2's procedure for determination of NPs. As a result of this discussion, JTC 1 notes again the current subdivision process used to initiate new parts of an existing work item (i.e., SC submission of a PoW modifications document for 90 day review and comment by JTC 1 National Bodies.) National Bodies are reminded that they have responsibility to review with critical eye any proposal on modification of POW of SCs without an NP process initiated." Although this resolution resulted primarily from Japan's dissatisfaction with SC 2's management of its PoW, it has applicability for the work of SC 22. I anticipate closer scrutiny of 'divisions of work items' such as has been previously used. Resolution 18 - JTC 1 Recognition Program "JTC 1 reviewed document JTC 1 N 5925, Japanese proposal on the introduction of a JTC 1 recognition program, and as a result reminds its Subcommittees and National Bodies that the ITTF has already in place a system of appreciation. Upon publication of the relevant standard, and identification by the SC Secretariat of the appropriate project editor, the project editor receives from the ITTF a certificate of appreciation together with a complimentary copy of the standard. Having reminded the subcommittees of the ITTF program, JTC 1 asks its National Bodies and SCs to submit ideas on other possible means of recognition related to the development of standards and the extension of such programs beyond project editors." Japan initiated JTC 1'as consideration of improvements to the recognition program. I note that ITTF sponsors a recognition program for project editors already there may be cause for SC 22 to make use of it. Resolution 23 JTC 1 Performance Metrics "To be able to assess and manage its performance and to evaluate trends, JTC 1 instructs its SCs to provide by February 15, 2000 and in their future yearly Business Plan report to JTC 1 the following metrics: Average Meeting Attendance at Plenaries and Working Groups (where a plenary include a meeting of all working groups if working groups do not meet during plenary meetings, a cumulative mean attendance to working group meeting should be used) (Att. Plena.) New Standards published (NSP) Total standards published (and currently valid) (TSP) Active projects (AP) New projects introduced(NP) This data should be given for at least a five year period The following table is a format to be used by each SC where the data in the last column is an estimate: METRIC 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Attendance at Meetings New Standards Published Total Standards Published Active Projects New Projects JTC 1 instructs its Secretariat to collate and summarize for all of JTC 1 this information and publish it in a document." JTC 1 is interested in collecting statistics about SC-wide activity. Please plan to include this data in your annual status report. Resolution 27 JTC 1 Strategic Planning "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 organisations, 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 Plenary. 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 is considering several means of evolving an organization structure, management plan and work program that are more responsive to market requirements. I plan to participate on behalf of SC 22. If you have any relevant comments, please send me them. Resolution 28 - Normative Referencing Of Specifications Other Than International Standards "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: More experience is needed in the application of the guidelines in JTC1 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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 extended the test program. I believe they felt that there was insufficient experience to warrant termination. SC 22 needs to provide JTC 1 with specific evidences of use, or risk termination of the test program during the 11/2000 meeting of JTC 1. Resolution 31 - Enhanced Public Information on JTC 1 Work in Progress "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 is attempting to make visible the good things it works on. We will provide them with evidence. Resolution 32 - Increased Publicity of JTC 1 Activities "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 web site 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 is concerned to expose the world the good things it accomplished. Resolution 34 - JTC 1 and SC Websites "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." Take a look at various web sites and send constructive commentary to Lisa Rajchel. Resolution 36 - Joint Marketing Initiatives with Partner Organizations "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." This is, in my opinion, one of the things SC 22 WGs do better than the other SCs do. The following are other items of interest Next year's JTC 1 meeting will be in Tromso, Norway, in November. All six of SC 22's contributions received favorable consideration by JTC 1. I will post the status report I presented for SC 22. It focuses on what we do in the name of market relevance. It is a PowerPoint file, complete with speaker's notes. I will post the JTC 1 Resolutions from the meeting. As a final matter, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Bob Follett. It is clear that JTC 1 respects SC 22's opinions, and values its contributions. Over the past several years, Bob has made that possible. The following documents are given in 5967: N 5771 (Swedish contribution), N 5892 (SC 22 contribution), N 5908 (Swiss contribution), N 5909c, N 5909 (US contribution), N 5911 (Irish contribution), N 5919c, N 5919 (French contribution), N 5959 (German contribution), N 5960 (Japanese contribution) _____________________ end of SC22 N3033 _______________________________