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=Summary of Recommendation from T3F in re Technical Directorate==
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=Summary of Recommendation from T3F in re "revised Technical Steering Committee structure=
''Revised May 22, 2007 to reflect subsequent T3F deliberations''
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''Revised May 23, 2007 to reflect changes during Board adoption''
  
The T3F proposes that the Board accept four inter-related recommendations relative to the HL7 Technical Directorate.  The four items are listed below, expanded modestly in this summary report, and available in detail in the T3F's report "HL7 Technical Directorate", provided in "pdf" format.   
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The T3F proposes that the Board accept four inter-related recommendations relative to the HL7 Technical Steering Committee.  The four items are listed below, expanded modestly in this summary report, and available in detail in the T3F's report "HL7 Technical Steering Committee", provided in "pdf" format.   
  
 
The four subjects for approval (with section references to the complete document) are:
 
The four subjects for approval (with section references to the complete document) are:
 
*Composition and Method of Formation of four Steering Divisions (4.1.3)
 
*Composition and Method of Formation of four Steering Divisions (4.1.3)
*Composition and Method of Selection of TD Members (4.2)
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*Composition and Method of Selection of TSC Members (4.2)
*Principles of Operation of Technical Directorate (4.2, 4.3)
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*Principles of Operation of Technical Steering Committee (4.2, 4.3)
*Plan to Elect TD between now and September WGM (7.)
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*Plan to Elect TSC between now and September WGM (7.)
  
 
==Composition and Method of Formation of four Steering Divisions ==
 
==Composition and Method of Formation of four Steering Divisions ==
 
*Four sub-groups of Committees & SIGs to be called Steering Divisions, each of which is a functional committee made up of the Co-Chairs of the member Committees/SIGs, with one vote per constituent body
 
*Four sub-groups of Committees & SIGs to be called Steering Divisions, each of which is a functional committee made up of the Co-Chairs of the member Committees/SIGs, with one vote per constituent body
 
*Three of the four are similar, but not identical to those that elected T3F members
 
*Three of the four are similar, but not identical to those that elected T3F members
*Fourth Steering Division comprised of set of Board-appointed committees that provide support to the other Committees and SIGs (such as Tooling, Publishing, Education); these will become TD-appointed Committees
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*Fourth Steering Division comprised of set of Board-appointed committees that provide support to the other Committees and SIGs (such as Tooling, Publishing, Education); these will become TSC-appointed Committees
*Steering Divisions elect their own co-chairs and their Representative and Alternate Representative to the TD on a one-vote per committee basis.
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*Steering Divisions elect their own co-chairs and their Representative and Alternate Representative to the TSC on a one-vote per committee basis.
==Composition and Method of Selection of TD Members==
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==Composition and Method of Selection of TSC Members==
 
*Four Representatives (with a Voting Alternate, who serves in the event the primary is unavailable), one from each Steering Division
 
*Four Representatives (with a Voting Alternate, who serves in the event the primary is unavailable), one from each Steering Division
*Two Representatives elected by the Affiliates (including US) on a one vote per affiliate basis
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*Two Representatives elected by the Affiliates (including US)  
 
*Chief Technical Officer, as employed by the HL7 Board
 
*Chief Technical Officer, as employed by the HL7 Board
*Board Liaison, appointed by Board, if TD Chair is not a voting Board member
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*Board Liaison, appointed by Board, if TSC Chair is not a voting Board member
*ARB Representative, designated by Technical Directorate
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*ARB Representative, designated by Technical Steering Committee
*"Ad Hoc" Member, appointed by TD as needed for balance and/or expertise
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*"Ad Hoc" Member, appointed by TSC as needed for balance and/or expertise
  
 
All of the above are Voting Members, and, with two exceptions, serve two-year renewable terms, to align with calendar year.  Exceptions:
 
All of the above are Voting Members, and, with two exceptions, serve two-year renewable terms, to align with calendar year.  Exceptions:
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*"Ad Hoc" Member serves a variable term, up to 2-years
 
*"Ad Hoc" Member serves a variable term, up to 2-years
  
==Principles of Operation of Technical Directorate==
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==Principles of Operation of Technical Steering Committee==
*Technical Directorate elects its own Chair from among its Voting members
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*Technical Steering Committee elects its own Chair from among its Voting members
*Technical Directorate decisions are made by vote, with Chair voting only to break ties.
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*Technical Steering Committee decisions are made by vote, with Chair voting only to break ties.
*On all matters, Technical Directorate will seek consensus (defined as 2/3rds yea's)
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*On all matters, Technical Steering Committee will seek consensus (defined as 2/3rds yea's)
*As much as possible, Technical Directorate will delegate decisions, harmonization tasks, issues resolution, etc. to the Steering Divisions
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*Where appropriate, Technical Steering Committee will delegate decisions, harmonization tasks, issues resolution, etc. to the Steering Divisions
 
*Tactical tasks currently included in policies and bylaws and assigned to the current Technical Chair will be responsibilities of CTO
 
*Tactical tasks currently included in policies and bylaws and assigned to the current Technical Chair will be responsibilities of CTO
+The "HL7 Technical Directorate" document is a living document that shall be continually refined by the TD, and represents the "contract" between the TD and the HL7 Board
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*TSC Chair should be named an ''ex officio'' voting member of the Board
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*The "HL7 Technical Steering Committee" document is a living document that shall be continually refined by the TSC, and represents the "contract" between the TSC and the HL7 Board
  
==Plan to Elect TD between now and September 2007 WGM==
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==Plan to Elect TSC between now and September 2007 WGM==
*Between June 5 and 24, accept nominations for SD Representatives from the Co-Chairs within the SD
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*''In the following schedules, all actions open and close at 11:59PM US Eastern time''
*Between June 5 and July 15, committees vote (one vote per committee) to elect SD Representative (top vote getter) and SD Alternate (second vote getter) to the TD. These two individuals become the SD Co-chairs, as well.  
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*Between June 6 and July 6, accept nominations for SD Representatives from the Co-Chairs within the SD
*Between June 16 and August 5, accept nominations for Affiliate Representatives from the Affiliate Organizations, including the US Affiliate
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*Between July 9 and August 8, committees vote (one vote per committee) to elect SD Representative (top vote getter) and SD Alternate (second vote getter) to the TSC. These two individuals become the SD Co-chairs, as well.  
*Between August 5 and 26, Affiliates vote (one vote per affiliate) to elect two Affiliate Representatives (top two vote getters) to the TD.
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*Between July 10 and August 9, accept nominations for Affiliate Representatives from the Affiliate Organizations, including the US Affiliate
*Board to name Board Liaison before September WGM
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*Between August 13 and September 12, Affiliates vote to elect two Affiliate Representatives (top two vote getters) to the TSC.
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*Board to name Board Liaison before September WGM
 
*Chief Technology Officer process is up to the Board
 
*Chief Technology Officer process is up to the Board
 
* Have scheduled meeting space in Atlanta for:
 
* Have scheduled meeting space in Atlanta for:
**the SDs to meet Monday evening, immediately following TSC  
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**the SDs to meet Monday evening, immediately following final meeting of "old" TSC.  (Consideration should also be given to a new "TSC" open mic sessions after the old TSC adjourns and before the SDs convene.)
**TD to meet Tuesday lunch; and Thursday morning, 7-8
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**"New" TSC to meet Tuesday lunch; and Thursday morning, 7-8
**The TSC will need to hold a "retreat" and a brief business meeting in September, followed by a TD "open mic" session to accept issues for TD attention
 

Latest revision as of 17:26, 29 May 2007

Summary of Recommendation from T3F in re "revised Technical Steering Committee structure

Revised May 23, 2007 to reflect changes during Board adoption

The T3F proposes that the Board accept four inter-related recommendations relative to the HL7 Technical Steering Committee. The four items are listed below, expanded modestly in this summary report, and available in detail in the T3F's report "HL7 Technical Steering Committee", provided in "pdf" format.

The four subjects for approval (with section references to the complete document) are:

  • Composition and Method of Formation of four Steering Divisions (4.1.3)
  • Composition and Method of Selection of TSC Members (4.2)
  • Principles of Operation of Technical Steering Committee (4.2, 4.3)
  • Plan to Elect TSC between now and September WGM (7.)

Composition and Method of Formation of four Steering Divisions

  • Four sub-groups of Committees & SIGs to be called Steering Divisions, each of which is a functional committee made up of the Co-Chairs of the member Committees/SIGs, with one vote per constituent body
  • Three of the four are similar, but not identical to those that elected T3F members
  • Fourth Steering Division comprised of set of Board-appointed committees that provide support to the other Committees and SIGs (such as Tooling, Publishing, Education); these will become TSC-appointed Committees
  • Steering Divisions elect their own co-chairs and their Representative and Alternate Representative to the TSC on a one-vote per committee basis.

Composition and Method of Selection of TSC Members

  • Four Representatives (with a Voting Alternate, who serves in the event the primary is unavailable), one from each Steering Division
  • Two Representatives elected by the Affiliates (including US)
  • Chief Technical Officer, as employed by the HL7 Board
  • Board Liaison, appointed by Board, if TSC Chair is not a voting Board member
  • ARB Representative, designated by Technical Steering Committee
  • "Ad Hoc" Member, appointed by TSC as needed for balance and/or expertise

All of the above are Voting Members, and, with two exceptions, serve two-year renewable terms, to align with calendar year. Exceptions:

  • Chief Technical Officer serves for the duration of his/her tenure
  • "Ad Hoc" Member serves a variable term, up to 2-years

Principles of Operation of Technical Steering Committee

  • Technical Steering Committee elects its own Chair from among its Voting members
  • Technical Steering Committee decisions are made by vote, with Chair voting only to break ties.
  • On all matters, Technical Steering Committee will seek consensus (defined as 2/3rds yea's)
  • Where appropriate, Technical Steering Committee will delegate decisions, harmonization tasks, issues resolution, etc. to the Steering Divisions
  • Tactical tasks currently included in policies and bylaws and assigned to the current Technical Chair will be responsibilities of CTO
  • TSC Chair should be named an ex officio voting member of the Board
  • The "HL7 Technical Steering Committee" document is a living document that shall be continually refined by the TSC, and represents the "contract" between the TSC and the HL7 Board

Plan to Elect TSC between now and September 2007 WGM

  • In the following schedules, all actions open and close at 11:59PM US Eastern time
  • Between June 6 and July 6, accept nominations for SD Representatives from the Co-Chairs within the SD
  • Between July 9 and August 8, committees vote (one vote per committee) to elect SD Representative (top vote getter) and SD Alternate (second vote getter) to the TSC. These two individuals become the SD Co-chairs, as well.
  • Between July 10 and August 9, accept nominations for Affiliate Representatives from the Affiliate Organizations, including the US Affiliate
  • Between August 13 and September 12, Affiliates vote to elect two Affiliate Representatives (top two vote getters) to the TSC.
  • Board to name Board Liaison before September WGM
  • Chief Technology Officer process is up to the Board
  • Have scheduled meeting space in Atlanta for:
    • the SDs to meet Monday evening, immediately following final meeting of "old" TSC. (Consideration should also be given to a new "TSC" open mic sessions after the old TSC adjourns and before the SDs convene.)
    • "New" TSC to meet Tuesday lunch; and Thursday morning, 7-8