TDAG Correspondence Group on rules of procedure of ITU-D (WTDC Resolution 1)

Terms of reference:

Building upon the extensive work undertaken during WTDC-14:

• To review the existing text in Resolution 1 (Rev. Dubai, 2014) with a view to give practical interpretation of the working methods and prepare proposals for further improving the text of the resolution, between the two WTDCs, through the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG).
• To study the matters dealt with in Resolution 1 and recommend areas of improvement by presenting progress on its work to the annual TDAG meetings in 2015 and 2016.
• To examine in particular matters left outstanding by WTDC-14, e.g.

             - Continue evaluating the working methods;
             - Editorial alignments; Process and use of information documents;
             - Approval process for Study Group deliverables;
             - Duties of Co-Rapporteurs and Vice Rapporteurs; and
             - Relevant results of the 2014 Plenipotentiary Conference, if any.

• To take into account useful information and relevant practices of the other Sectors where appropriate

Composition of the Correspondence Group on rules of procedure of ITU-D (WTDC Resolution 1):

• The Correspondence Group is open to all ITU Member States and Sector Members.
• The Correspondence Group is convened by Ms Roxanne McElvane (Vice-Chairman of TDAG and Chairman of ITU-D Study Group 1) and assisted by Mr Bohyun  Seo (Vice-Chairman of TDAG).  
• The Correspondence Group will use a mailing list (please see details below).
• The Correspondence Group interactions may include e-mail exchange via the e-mail list or through electronic meetings.

 Timeline:

• The terms of reference of the Correspondence Group were considered by TDAG 2014, and the Correspondence Group started its work shortly afterwards.
• The group will conclude its work so as to finalize and submit its report to TDAG 2017. Progress reports to TDAG are provided by the Correspondence Group lead.