BALTEX Working Groups (BWG)
Working groups are the centres of action within BALTEX. Working groups are established to cover either
i) a dedicated topic or element within one BALTEX Phase II objective, or
ii) a topic or element cross-cutting through several or all objectives.
Working groups currently installed are
General Terms of Reference for BALTEX Working Groups
These general terms of references apply to all working groups. Working groups are asked to formulate specific terms of reference which allow for the specific scope and purpose of individual working groups.
Tasks are to
- represent the “working level” of BALTEX,
- conduct and actively promote a dedicated topic or element within one BALTEX Phase II objective (Type 1 BWG), or,
- conduct and actively promote a topic or element cross-cutting through several or all objectives (Type 2 BWG),
- organise to conduct or conduct relevant projects,
- report to the BSSG on a regular basis,
- meet regularly, at least once a year, with telephone conferences as required.
Term
- 2 years, or less, depending on the term of the working group, requires approval by the BSSG,
- possibility of pro-longations.
Election and approval
- New members need to be approved by a qualified majority of working group members
Decisions
Deliverables
- Deliverables are to be defined in the specific Terms of References of the individual Working Groups. The deliverables are to be presented after the regular 2-year term, if not specified otherwise in the Working Group´s specific Terms of Reference.
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