1、 International Telecommunication Union ITU-T TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDIZATION SECTOR OF ITU WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDIZATION ASSEMBLY Johannesburg, 21-30 October 2008 Resolution 1 Rules of procedure of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) FOREWORD The International Teleco
2、mmunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency in the field of telecommunications, information and communication technologies (ICTs). The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) is a permanent organ of ITU. ITU-T is responsible for studying technical, operating and tar
3、iff questions and issuing Recommendations on them with a view to standardizing telecommunications on a worldwide basis. The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), which meets every four years, establishes the topics for study by the ITU-T study groups which, in turn, produce Recomm
4、endations on these topics. ITU 2009 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, by any means whatsoever, without the prior written permission of ITU. WTSA-08 Resolution 1 1 RESOLUTION 1 Rules of procedure of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) (Johannesbu
5、rg, 2008)1The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (Johannesburg, 2008), considering a) that the functions, duties and organization of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) are stated in Article 17 of the ITU Constitution and Articles 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 20 of the ITU
6、Convention; b) that, in accordance with the above articles of the Constitution and Convention, ITU-T shall study technical, operating and tariff questions and adopt Recommendations with a view to standardizing telecommunications on a worldwide basis; c) that the ITU-T Recommendations resulting from
7、these studies must be in harmony with the International Telecommunication Regulations (Melbourne, 1988), complement the basic principles therein and assist all those concerned in the provision and operation of telecommunication services to meet the objectives set down in the Preamble and Article 1 o
8、f those Regulations; d) that, accordingly, the rapid developments in telecommunication technology and services require timely and reliable ITU-T Recommendations to assist all Member States in the balanced development of their telecommunications; e) that general working arrangements of ITU-T are stat
9、ed in the Convention; f) that the General Rules of Conferences, Assemblies and Meetings of the Union adopted by the Plenipotentiary Conference apply to the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA); g) that, in accordance with No. 184A of the Convention, WTSA is authorized to adopt the
10、 working methods and procedures for the management of the activities of ITU-T in accordance with No. 145A of the Constitution; h) that careful review of the more detailed working arrangements has been made in order to adapt them to meet the increasing demand for developing Recommendations with the m
11、ost effective use of the limited resources available to Member States, Sector Members and ITU headquarters, resolves that the provisions referred to in considering e), f) and g) above shall be further elaborated by the provisions of this resolution and in the resolutions to which they refer, bearing
12、 in mind that in the case of inconsistency, the Constitution, the Convention, the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITR) and the General Rules of Conferences, Assemblies and Meetings of the Union (in that order) shall prevail over this resolution. _ 1Previously published (Geneva, 1956 and
13、 1958; New Delhi, 1960; Geneva, 1964; Mar del Plata, 1968; Geneva, 1972, 1976 and 1980, Malaga-Torremolinos, 1984; Melbourne, 1988; Helsinki, 1993; Geneva, 1996; Montreal, 2000; Florianpolis, 2004). 2 WTSA-08 Resolution 1 SECTION 1 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 1.1 The World Telec
14、ommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), in undertaking the duties assigned to it in Article 18 of the ITU Constitution, Article 13 of the ITU Convention and the General Rules of Conferences, Assemblies and Meetings of the Union, shall conduct the work of each assembly by setting up committees
15、and group(s) to address organization, work programme, budget control, editorial matters, and to consider other specific matters if required. 1.2 It shall establish a Steering Committee, presided over by the chairman of the assembly, and composed of the vice-chairman of the assembly and the chairmen
16、and vice-chairmen of the committees and any group(s) created by the assembly. 1.3 WTSA shall establish a Budget Control Committee and an Editorial Committee, the tasks and responsibilities of which are set out in the General Rules of Conferences, Assemblies and Meetings of the Union (General Rules,
17、Nos. 69-74): a) The “Budget Control Committee“, inter alia, examines the estimated total expenditure of the assembly and estimates the financial needs of ITU-T up to the next WTSA and the costs entailed by the execution of the decisions of the assembly. b) The “Editorial Committee“ perfects the word
18、ing of texts arising from WTSA deliberations, such as resolutions, without altering their sense and substance, and aligns the texts in the official languages of the Union. 1.4 In addition to the Steering, Budget Control and Editorial committees, the two following committees are set up: a) The “Commi
19、ttee on Working Methods of ITU-T“, which submits to the plenary meeting reports including proposals on the ITU-T working methods for implementation of the ITU-T work programme, on the basis of the TSAG reports submitted to the assembly and the proposals of ITU Member States and ITU-T Sector Members.
20、 b) The “Committee on the ITU-T Work Programme and Organization“, which submits to the plenary meeting reports including proposals on the programme and organization of the work of ITU-T consistent with ITU-T strategy and priorities, on the basis of the TSAG reports submitted to the assembly and the
21、proposals of ITU Member States and ITU-T Sector Members. It shall specifically: i) propose a set of study groups; ii) review the Questions set for study or further study; iii) produce a clear description of the general area of responsibility within which each study group may maintain existing and de
22、velop new Recommendations, in collaboration with other groups, as appropriate; iv) allocate Questions to study groups, as appropriate; v) decide, when a Question or group of closely related Questions concerns several study groups, whether: to accept the recommendation of TSAG; to entrust the study t
23、o a single study group; or to adopt an alternative arrangement; vi) review, and adjust as necessary, the lists of Recommendations for which each study group is responsible; WTSA-08 Resolution 1 3 vii) propose the establishment, where needed, of other groups in accordance with Nos. 191A and 191B of t
24、he Convention. 1.4.1 The chairmen of study groups and the chairman of TSAG and the chairmen of other groups set up by WTSA should make themselves available to participate in the Committee on the Work Programme and Organization. 1.5 The plenary meeting of a WTSA may set up other committees in accorda
25、nce with No. 63 of the General Rules. 1.6 All committees and groups referred to in 1.2 to 1.5 above shall normally cease to exist with the closing of WTSA except, if required and subject to the approval of the assembly and within the budgetary limits, the Editorial Committee. The Editorial Committee
26、 may therefore hold meetings after the closing of the assembly to complete its tasks as assigned by the assembly. 1.7 Prior to the inaugural meeting of WTSA, in accordance with No. 49 of the General Rules, the heads of delegation shall meet to prepare the agenda for the first plenary meeting and mak
27、e proposals for the organization of the assembly, including proposals for chairmanships and vice-chairmanships of WTSA and its committees and group(s). 1.8 During WTSA, the heads of delegation shall meet: a) to consider the proposals of the Committee on the ITU-T Work Programme and Organization conc
28、erning the work programme and the constitution of study groups in particular; b) to draw up proposals concerning the designation of chairmen and vice-chairmen of study groups, TSAG and any other groups established by WTSA (see Section 2). 1.9 The programme of work of WTSA shall be designed to provid
29、e adequate time for consideration of the important administrative and organizational aspects of ITU-T. As a general rule: 1.9.1 WTSA shall consider reports from the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) and, pursuant to No. 187 of the Convention, from the study groups and TS
30、AG, on the activities during the previous study period, including a report from TSAG on the fulfilment of any specific functions that were assigned to it by the previous WTSA. While WTSA is in session, study group chairmen shall make themselves available to WTSA to supply information on matters whic
31、h concern their study groups. 1.9.2 In those cases as indicated in Section 9, a WTSA may be asked to consider approval of one or more Recommendations. The report of any study group(s) or TSAG proposing such action should include information on why such action is proposed. 1.9.3 WTSA shall receive an
32、d consider the reports, including proposals of the committees it has established, and take final decisions on those proposals and on reports submitted to it by those committees and groups. On the basis of the proposals by the Committee on the Work Programme and Organization of ITU-T, it shall set up
33、 study groups and, where appropriate, other groups, and, taking into account consideration by the heads of delegation, appoint the chairmen and vice-chairmen of study groups, of TSAG and of any other groups it has established, taking account of Article 20 of the Convention and Section 3 below. 1.10
34、In accordance with No. 191C of the Convention, WTSA may assign specific matters within its competence to TSAG indicating the action required on these matters. 1.11 Voting Should there be a need to vote at WTSA, the vote will be conducted according to the relevant sections of the Constitution, Conven
35、tion and the General Rules. 4 WTSA-08 Resolution 1 SECTION 2 Study groups and their relevant groups 2.1 Classification of study groups and their relevant groups 2.1.1 WTSA establishes study groups in order for each of them: a) to pursue the goals laid down in a set of Questions related to a particul
36、ar area of study in a task-oriented fashion; b) to review and, as necessary, to recommend amendment or deletion of existing Recommendations and definitions within its general area of responsibility (as defined by WTSA), in collaboration with their relevant groups as appropriate. 2.1.2 To facilitate
37、their work, study groups may set up working parties, joint working parties and rapporteur groups to deal with the tasks assigned to them. 2.1.3 A joint working party shall submit draft Recommendations to its lead study group. 2.1.4 A regional group may be established within a study group to deal wit
38、h Questions and studies of particular interest to a group of Member States and Sector Members in an ITU region. 2.1.5 A study group may be set up by WTSA in order to carry out joint studies with the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) and prepare draft Recommendations on questions of common intere
39、st. ITU-T shall be responsible for the management of this study group and approval of its Recommendations. WTSA shall appoint the chairman and vice-chairman of the study group2, in consultation with the Radiocommunication Assembly as appropriate, and receive the formal report of the work of the stud
40、y group. A report for information may also be prepared for the Radiocommunication Assembly. 2.1.6 A study group may be designated by WTSA or TSAG as the lead study group for ITU-T studies forming a defined programme of work involving a number of study groups. This lead study group is responsible for
41、 the study of the appropriate core Questions. In addition, in consultation with the relevant study groups and in collaboration, where appropriate, with other standards bodies, the lead study group has the responsibility to define and maintain the overall framework and to coordinate, assign (recogniz
42、ing the mandates of the study groups) and prioritize the studies to be carried out by the study groups, and to ensure the preparation of consistent, complete and timely Recommendations. The lead study group shall inform TSAG on the progress of the work as defined in the scope of the lead study group
43、 activity. Issues which cannot be resolved by the study group should be raised for TSAG to offer advice and proposals for the direction of the work. 2.2 Meetings outside Geneva 2.2.1 Study groups or working parties may meet outside Geneva if invited to do so by Member States, an ITU-T Sector Member
44、or by entities authorized in this respect by a Member State of the Union and if the holding of a meeting outside Geneva is desirable (e.g. in association with symposiums or seminars). Such invitations shall be considered only if they are submitted to a WTSA or to an ITU-T study group meeting and the
45、y shall be finally planned and organized after consultation with the Director of TSB and if they are within the credits allocated to ITU-T by the Council. _ 2In special cases, WTSA may appoint the chairman and request the Radiocommunication Assembly to appoint a vice-chairman. WTSA-08 Resolution 1 5
46、 2.2.2 For meetings held outside Geneva, the provisions of Resolution 5 (Kyoto, 1994) of the Plenipotentiary Conference as well as of ITU Council Decision 304 shall apply. Invitations to hold meetings of the study groups or their working parties away from Geneva shall be accompanied by a statement i
47、ndicating the hosts agreement to defray the additional expenditure involved and that it will provide at least adequate premises and the necessary furniture and equipment free of charge, except that in the case of developing countries equipment need not necessarily be provided free of charge if the g
48、overnment of the host so requests. 2.2.3 Should an invitation be cancelled for any reason, it shall be proposed to Member States or to other duly authorized entities that the meeting be convened in Geneva, in principle on the date originally planned. 2.3 Participation in meetings 2.3.1 Member States
49、 and other duly authorized entities shall be represented in the study groups and their relevant groups, such as working parties and rapporteur groups, in whose work they wish to take part, by participants registered by name and chosen by them as qualified to investigate satisfactory solutions to the Questions under study. Exceptionally, however, registration by Member States and other duly authorized entities3with a study group or its relevant group may be made without specifying the name of the participants concerned. Chairmen of mee
