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Draft Terms of Reference - Joint Working Group D - Water Meter InstallationTo access any of the PDF documents included in this page, please use this free Adobe Acrobat Reader as needed. If you encounter any difficulty in accessing the content on this or any other page please contact us for assistance.
3. Reporting 3.1 The JWGD Chairperson will report directly to the Vice President, Program Development Directorate, Measurement Canada (VP, PDD). 3.2 All type approval recommendations/issues will be directed, for decision, VP, PDD (Vice President, Program Development Directorate). The VP, ISD (Vice President, Innovative Services Directorate) will be involved in decisions related to alternative service delivery (ASD). 3.3 If JWGD cannot reach a consensus for a specific issue or recommendation - the positions of all parties must be documented and submitted to the VP, PDD. The VP, ISD will be involved in decisions related to alternative service delivery (ASD). 4. Structure 4.1 This working group will be commissioned by the Vice President, Program Development Directorate, Measurement Canada (VP, PDD). This working group will be balanced in representation. It will be composed of members from the water industry and Measurement Canada. A balance of regional representation will also be considered. 4.2 The composition of this working group is tentatively planned to include:
4.3 Each member will be responsible for their travel and related costs incurred while participating on this working group. 4.4 Measurement Canada will be responsible for the costs associated with:
5. Operations 5.1 The final Terms of Reference document will identify the name, title and organization of the Chairperson and each working group Member. 5.2 The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling and conducting meetings in accordance with the Terms of Reference and the meeting agenda. 5.3 The Chairperson will develop the meeting agenda. Working Group members will be given the opportunity to contribute their topics for inclusion in the agenda. The agenda and supporting documentation will be distributed to all members in a timely manner prior to the commencement of the meeting. 5.4 Members are responsible to submit their proposed agenda items and supporting documentation to the Chairperson. This should be done in a timely manner and prior to the meeting 5.5 Agenda topics will generally include:
5.6 The Chairperson is responsible for the distribution of the meeting minutes to the group members. This will be done after the conclusion of a meeting and in a timely manner. The minutes shall reflect the discussions and action items of the meeting. 5.7 The minutes from all working group meetings will be sent to the VP, PDD. The meeting minutes will then be posted, in both official languages, on the MC Website (Water Section). On-line subscribers will be notified of the posting. 5.8 The timing and location of all meetings shall be scheduled in a manner to optimize the use of the working group’s valuable time and resources. The group may consider the use of conference calls and e-mails to supplement the normal schedule of meetings or when there is a need to address an urgent matter. These conference calls will be scheduled and facilitated by the Chairperson. 5.9 Members may, on occasion, and with the prior approval of the Chairperson, invite resource persons or guests to meetings so that they may contribute to a specific agenda item. 6. Expectations 6.1 The joint working group should take into consideration the following matters when making decisions/recommendations:
6.2 The joint working group should facilitate and encourage the sharing of information and expertise amongst members and other water trade sector stakeholders. 7. Roles and Responsibilities 7.1 During the joint working group meetings, members should:
7.2 After the joint working group meetings, members should:
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Created: 2005-08-04 Updated: 2005-12-02 ![]() |
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