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Thomas C. ChampionICC Vice‐chair
N t ki L hNetworking LuncheonMonday, April 29, 2013
Balancing Our Lives Everyday, we made decisions about how to balance the demands on our livesW b ’ Di i d fi b l
An equipoise (equilibrium) between contrasting opposing or interacting
Webster’s Dictionary defines balance as:
contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements
To bring to a state or position of g pequipoise
To bring into harmony or proportionBalancing Time gand Money
How does Balance Applyto the ICC?to the ICC? ICC is a standards writing body that is a part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
ICC writes standards covering insulated cables used in the transport of electric power
Standards represent a consensus of opinion and knowledge intended to promote interchangeability, efficiency of manufacture and application safety cost effectiveness application, safety, cost effectiveness, and facilitate competition
H d B l A lHow does Balance Applyto the ICC?to the ICC? Standards are developed by industry experts who must represent a broad range
These “constituents” include:
of “constituents”
Manufacturers Electric utilities
d l Industrial operations Academics Consultants Consultants Other interested parties, such as contractors, etc.
H d B l A lHow does Balance Applyto the ICC? ICC Officers and Members are required to follow IEEE specified procedures to ensure that standards are
to the ICC?
IEEE specified procedures to ensure that standards are developed from input that represents a consensus of opinion and knowledge
To achieve that purpose, certain rules and procedures must be applied and followed during the standards development processdevelopment process
Follow the RulesRequirements for developing standards are defined in: IEEE Constitution Bylaws and Policies
http://www.ieee.org/documents/ieee_constitution_and_bylaws.pdf
IEEE‐SA Operations Manual http://standards ieee org/develop/policies/sa opman/ http://standards.ieee.org/develop/policies/sa_opman/
IEEE‐SA Bylaws http://standards.ieee.org/develop/http://standards.ieee.org/develop/policies/bylaws/
Follow the Rules IEEE‐SA Operations Manual
http://standards.ieee.org/develop/policies/sa_opman/ IEEE PES Policies and Procedures
http://www.ieee‐pes org/images/pdf/pes %20tcop sep08 3 pdfpes.org/images/pdf/pes_%20tcop_sep08‐3.pdf
IEEE ICC Policies and Procedures http://wwwpesicc org/iccwebsite/ http://www.pesicc.org/iccwebsite/organization/guidelines/ icc_opmanual.pdf
Polices and Procedures
Follow the Rules These document establish:
Roles Responsibilities Authority Processes Processes
Establishes a hierarchy Shared legal responsibility Shared legal responsibility
US Dept. of Justice has ruled that standards organizations are responsible for the actions of g pstandards developers
What are our legal responsibilities? To comply with the law, basic principles of:
Fairness Access Openness
MUST BE A PART OF THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE STANDARDS DEVELOPER
Principles of OperationFive overarching (dominating) principles guide standards development
D ( hi hl i ibl d ) Due process (use highly visible procedures) Openness (interested parties can participate) Consensus (defined percentage votes Consensus (defined percentage votes
to approve a standard) Balance (all interested parties are included in the ( pprocess, with no overwhelming influence by one party)
Right of appeal (request a rehearing or reconsideration f d d i )of standard requirements)
Responsibility
E h d ICC i ibl f Everyone who attends ICC is responsible for ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THESE
BASIC PRINCIPLESBASIC PRINCIPLESBe on guard!g
ResponsibilityFor the ICC to run smoothly, you have a right and a For the ICC to run smoothly, you have a right and a responsibility to:
Participate Participate Speak up Express an opinion Be open and fair Acknowledge the viewpoints of others Attempt to develop a consensus Attempt to develop a consensus Move standards development forward
YOU are a part of the process
ResponsibilityBy participating and making your views known: Your expertise will be acknowledged You will earn the respect of your peers and colleagues The interest of your company will be incorporated into
d dstandards Industry standards will better represent the state of the art and where the industry needs to be headedthe art and where the industry needs to be headed
Your speaking and leadership skills will improve You You
Questions and Comments?Thank you for your attention.
ICC Chair:John T. SmithEmail: [email protected]
ICC Vice‐chair:Thomas C. ChampionEmail: [email protected] @ g
ICC Vice‐chair Elect/Treasurer:Frank Frentzasa e asEmail: [email protected]