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Stakeholder Governance Working Group
CHARTER
Mission Statement:
The Stakeholder Governance Working Group (SGWG) will provide MISO stakeholders
Stakeholders a forum for addressing governance issues related to the stakeholder Stakeholder
process, procedures and entity Entity structure, as described in the Stakeholder Governance
Guide.
In general, the SGWG’s function will consist of developing recommendations to the Advisory
Committee on how to address various governance matters.
Specifically, the SGWG will have the following responsibilities, among others:
Address governance issues within the Stakeholder process and/or entity Entity structure
(excluding the annual review of Stakeholder entities) as directed by the Advisory Committee and
develop recommendations for AC members.
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Review the Stakeholder Governance Guide on an annual basis at a minimum and develop
recommended revisions as needed to address developments within the Stakeholder community,
MISO, and electricity industry.
Provide training for Stakeholders on MISO stakeholder Stakeholder process and procedures as
described in the Stakeholder Governance guideGuide, among other governance related topics.
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Reports to:
The SGWG reports directly to the Advisory Committee (AC)and may request additional support
from MISO staff.
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Expected Meeting Time, Frequency & Location:
The meetings of the SGWG will be held on an as needed basis and are open to all interested
Stakeholders. These meetings will be held at MISO facilities, by conference call, or elsewhere as
needed.
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Quorum Requirements (if any):
None
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Voting Methods:
Any votes will be conducted by straight voting (one vote per eligible Voting Member). All voting
shall be in accordance with the Stakeholder Governance Guide. (Policy Document: Section 3 and
7.3)
Requested Subject Matter Experts:
The SGWG will be supported by a MISO liaison. The SGWG draws upon the collective expertise
of Stakeholders that elect to participate together with qualified MISO staff.
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Sunset Provisions:
The SGWG would be a standing entity subject to annual review per the Stakeholder Governance
Guide. The SGWG may retire based upon the determination t h a t the assigned task and
objectives have been completed or based on the justifications listed in Section 3.9.2 of
Governance Guide Procedure Document.
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Additional Requirements:
None
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Expected Meeting Time and Frequency:
The SGWG would meet quarterly at a minimum. The Chair of the SGWG would have the
discretion to call additional meetings as the group’s workload requires.
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Quorum Requirements (if any):
None
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Voting:
Any votes will be conducted with a single vote allowed per MISO member. The forums of the
vote will be in accordance with the governance guide.
Requested Subject Matter Experts:
The SGWG will be supported by a MISO liaison.
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Reports to:
The SGWG reports directly to the Advisory Committee and may request additional support from
MISO staff.
Additional Requirements:
Add
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