Tutorial for leadership teams of ITU-T study groups,
TSAG, tariff groups and focus groups
Choice of approval process
and
The TAP process
Richard Hill
Counsellor, SG2 and SG3
ITU
Geneva, 15-16 December 2008
Outline
Choice of approval process
The TAP process
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Choice of approval process (1/2)
(ref. 8 of Res. 1)
TAP used
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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:
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Right to correspond
Protection of installations
Security
Safety of life
Competitive markets
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Choice of approval process (2/2)
(ref. 8 of Res. 1)
Choice of TAP versus AAP is made by
consensus
Failing that, the choice is made by vote
of Member States
Choice is usually at the Question level
Choice cannot be changed once the
Recommendation is Determined or
Consented
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The TAP process (1/2)
(ref. 9 of Res. 1)
The SG “determines” the
Recommendation: text must be stable
The Director issues a Circular informing
the membership that the
Recommendation in question should be
approved at the subsequent SG
meeting
Member States should assign authority
to the SG for the approval
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The TAP process (2/2)
(ref. 9 of Res. 1)
Members can submit proposals for editorial
changes
At the subsequent meeting, any editorial
changes are considered and, if appropriate,
agreed
The SG then decides whether or not to
approve the Recommendation
Opposition from one Member State is
sufficient to prevent approval (except at
WTSA)
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