A Committee's Chairperson: Responsibilities

The chairperson of a committee (or working group)...

... strives to give objective direction
... pays attention to efficient work progress
... turns theory into practice
... creates the work schedule
... schedules conferences
... is responsible for minutes of decisions made
... has the right to vote and the right to make proposals
... knows and respects the procedures for the development of standards
... has leadership qualities – to direct a group and to reach consensus
... possesses personnel, time and financial resources
... represents the committee conjointly with Austrian Standards Institute

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