Terms of Reference for OCG sub-group on Autonomous Networks (OCG AN)

1. Responsibility

The main responsibilities of the ETSI OCG AN are to:

facilitate the exchange of views and information on AN activities in TBs and ISGs in order to identify synergies and minimise duplication,
where necessary, facilitate representation and coordination of ETSI AN activities with other industry groups (e.g. TMF, 3GPP etc.),
create and maintain an informal, ETSI-internal coordination paper to provide a coordinated view on activities related to AN and how they relate to each other,
ensure coordinated provision of information and responses to requests from external bodies on AN matters relevant to ETSI,
report to the OCG and the Board, whenever required.

OCG AN will not undertake technical standardisation activities.

OCG AN shall work in accordance with the ETSI Directives. In particular a portal page shall be maintained for organisation of meetings and contributions, plus a mailing list and other activities to advertise information and promote ETSI involvement.
OCG AN shall provide progress reports to the ETSI Board and OCG as requested.

Chairing of the Group:

The Chair of OCG AN shall be appointed by the OCG. OCG AN may appoint Vice-Chairs as necessary. A secretary will be provided by the ETSI Secretariat.

3. Participation

Participation in OCG AN is under the same rules as for OCG. In addition, Chairs of participating TBs and ISGs may nominate other officials and/or experts from their TB/ISG to facilitate representation of the activities.