Terms of Reference (TORs) (P&P para 3.6), are required to initiate a Study Group (SG), Standing Study Group (SSG), or a Product Support Group (PSG). Links to approved TORs may be found at the bottom of the respective SG, SSG, and PSG pages in the left hand menu. TOR forms are in Appendix B of the P&P. The Appendix B format should be followed when completing the form on-line.
SISO’s P&P, para 3.6, describes SISO Study Groups (SG) and Standing Study Groups (SSG). The BPDSP, para 4.4.8 describes Product Support Groups (PSGs).
Product Nominations (PNs) (BPDSP sections 4.1.3.1 - 4.1.3.10) are required to initiate a Product Development Group (PDG). Examples of approved PNs may be found at the bottom of the Product Development Groups page in the left hand menu. PN forms are in Appendix A of the BPDSP, or may be completed on-line.
TORs and PNs must be approved by the responsible oversight committee - usually the SAC - and EXCOM prior to the commencement of group activity.