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Jimg: /* Who can become a member */

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Who can become a member

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	Anyone can become a member of a Working Group, subject to the following limitations. Since working groups are expected to last no more than 3 months, simultaneous membership should be limited to two Working Groups so that individuals will not become over-committed. A Working Group's quorum is designed to provide a balance between a breadth of perspective versus the focus provided by a small group. Working Groups should be small so they can work efficiently while still incorporating the perspective of several people and/or organizations. Toward this end, the quorum should be made up of people from different organizations where 'organization' will be interpreted by the Working Group Executive. In general, a government agency is made up of many 'organizations.'		Anyone can become a member of a Working Group, subject to the following limitations. Since working groups are expected to last no more than three months, simultaneous membership should be limited to two Working Groups so that individuals will not become over-committed. A Working Group's quorum is designed to provide a balance between a breadth of perspective versus the focus provided by a small group. Working Groups should be small so they can work efficiently while still incorporating the perspective of several people and/or organizations. Toward this end, the quorum should be made up of people from different organizations where 'organization' will be interpreted by the Working Group Executive. In general, a government agency is made up of many 'organizations.'

	==== How to become a member ====		==== How to become a member ====

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Background of the Working Groups

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	=== Background of the Working Groups ===		=== Background of the Working Groups ===

	In open discussion at the February 2007 OPeNDAP Developer Meeting, agreement was reached on forming several OPeNDAP working groups (OWG). Each group was to have a specific focus, deliverables, timeframe, and a minimum membership of 3. An OWG executive would first formalize the OWG Terms of Reference and then charter each OWG for which a minimum number of members volunteered. A number of possible focus areas for OWG's were discussed.		In open discussion at the February 2007 OPeNDAP Developer Meeting, agreement was reached on forming several OPeNDAP working groups (OWG). Each group was to have a specific focus, deliverables, timeframe, and a minimum membership of three people. An OWG executive would first formalize the OWG Terms of Reference and then charter each OWG for which a minimum number of members volunteered. A number of possible focus areas for OWG's were discussed.

	=== Working Group Goals ===		=== Working Group Goals ===

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Working Group Expected Outputs

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	Deliverables produced by an OWG fall into two categories. ~~First, an OWG may produce software, either prototype~~ or ~~production. Second~~, ~~an OWG may produce documentation~~ including: Software specifications; Standard Operating Procedure documents; Best Practices documents~~; and~~ Technical Notes. In some cases the OWG may recommend that the ideas developed be taken to a more formal standards organization to be developed further.		Deliverables produced by an OWG fall into two categories.
			# Software
			#* Prototypes ''or''
			#* Production
			# Documentation, including:
			#* Software specifications
			#* Standard Operating Procedure documents
			#* Best Practices documents
			#* Technical Notes.

			In some cases the OWG may recommend that the ideas developed be taken to a more formal standards organization to be developed further.

	=== Working Group Formation ===		=== Working Group Formation ===

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Working Group Expected Outputs

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	Deliverables produced by an OWG fall into two categories. First, an OWG may produce software, either prototype or production. Second, an OWG may produce documentation including: Software specifications; Standard Operating Procedure documents; Best Practices documents; and Technical Notes. In some cases the OWG may ~~reccommend~~ that the ideas developed be taken to a more formal standards organization to be developed further.		Deliverables produced by an OWG fall into two categories. First, an OWG may produce software, either prototype or production. Second, an OWG may produce documentation including: Software specifications; Standard Operating Procedure documents; Best Practices documents; and Technical Notes. In some cases the OWG may recommend that the ideas developed be taken to a more formal standards organization to be developed further.

	=== Working Group Formation ===		=== Working Group Formation ===

Jimg: /* How to become a member */

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How to become a member

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	People may ~~volunteer~~ on the docs.opendap.org web site. There will be a list of proposed Working Groups there; people may volunteer by adding their name and email address after the Working Group name. Any member of the OPeNDAP community may also propose a new Working Group and volunteer for that group. People can get write access to the site by sending a request to the docs.~~oopendap~~.org webmaster or an OPeNDAP corporate officer.		People may become a member of a working group by volunteering on the docs.opendap.org web site. There will be a list of proposed Working Groups there; people may volunteer by adding their name and email address after the Working Group name. Any member of the OPeNDAP community may also propose a new Working Group and volunteer for that group. People can get write access to the site by sending a request to the docs.opendap.org webmaster or an OPeNDAP corporate officer.

	=== Working Group Themes ===		=== Working Group Themes ===

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Who can become a member

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	Anyone can become a member of a Working Group, subject to the following limitations. Since working groups are expected to last no more than 3 months, simultaneous membership should be limited to two Working Groups so that individuals will not become over-committed. A Working Group's quorum is designed to provide a balance between a breadth of perspective versus the focus provided by a small group. Working Groups should be small so they can work efficiently while still incorporating the perspective of several people and/or organizations. Toward this end, the quorum should be made up of people from different organizations where 'organization' will be interpreted by the Working Group Executive. In general a ~~Government or~~ agency is made up of many 'organizations.'		Anyone can become a member of a Working Group, subject to the following limitations. Since working groups are expected to last no more than 3 months, simultaneous membership should be limited to two Working Groups so that individuals will not become over-committed. A Working Group's quorum is designed to provide a balance between a breadth of perspective versus the focus provided by a small group. Working Groups should be small so they can work efficiently while still incorporating the perspective of several people and/or organizations. Toward this end, the quorum should be made up of people from different organizations where 'organization' will be interpreted by the Working Group Executive. In general, a government agency is made up of many 'organizations.'

	==== How to become a member ====		==== How to become a member ====

Jimg: /* Working Group Goals */

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Working Group Goals

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	=== Working Group Goals ===		=== Working Group Goals ===

	Each OPeNDAP Working Group is established to apply members expertise in their focus area to produce specific deliverables or outcomes, as listed in the charter for the group. The charter should identify the specific focus of the Group and the desired deliverables or outcomes. An OPeNDAP Working Group becomes established when the OWG Executive approves its charter.		Each OPeNDAP Working Group is established to apply members' expertise in their focus area to produce specific deliverables or outcomes, as listed in the charter for the group. The charter should identify the specific focus of the Group and the desired deliverables or outcomes. An OPeNDAP Working Group becomes established when the OWG Executive approves its charter.

	=== Working Group Expected Outputs ===		=== Working Group Expected Outputs ===

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Note

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	The Working Group Terms of Reference provide guidance for the Working Group Executive on running the working groups. In all cases, if something arises that is not covered here, the executive will discuss it and add information to the terms unless any member of the executive feels it should be taken to the community as a whole		The Working Group Terms of Reference provide guidance for the Working Group Executive on running the working groups. In all cases, if something arises that is not covered here, the executive will discuss it and add information to the terms unless any member of the executive feels it should be taken to the community as a whole
	or the OPeNDAP president/advisory board (to whom the executive reports).		or to the OPeNDAP president/advisory board (to whom the executive reports).

	== Terms of Reference ==		== Terms of Reference ==

Russ: /* Time table and action plan */

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Time table and action plan

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	=== Time table and action plan ===		=== Time table and action plan ===

			OWGs should aim to complete their discussions, white papers, documents/proposals within a nominal 3 month timeframe. In cases where prototypes/software are to be produced the timeframe can be extended with OWG executive approval), especially where funding is sought to complete the project. The intent is not to have stagnant or dormant efforts.

Russ: /* Working Group Goals */

2007-05-04T21:40:34Z

Working Group Goals

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	=== Working Group Goals ===		=== Working Group Goals ===

	Each OPeNDAP Working Group is established to apply members expertise in their focus area to produce specific deliverables or outcomes, as listed in the charter for the group.		Each OPeNDAP Working Group is established to apply members expertise in their focus area to produce specific deliverables or outcomes, as listed in the charter for the group. The charter should identify the specific focus of the Group and the desired deliverables or outcomes. An OPeNDAP Working Group becomes established when the OWG Executive approves its charter.

	=== Working Group Expected Outputs ===		=== Working Group Expected Outputs ===