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Mission The Protection and Control (“PRC”) Focus Group mission is a resource to the members of WICF that are seeking information, support and advice in connection with the PRC Standards' family. The development and implementation of a common approach and consistent understanding across the WECC region is intended to lead to reduced compliance risk for WICF members under the PRC Standards. It is the intent of the PRC Focus Group to facilitate knowledge, sharing of lessons learned and ideas relating regarding Protection and Control compliance matters, to that support the reliable and secure operation of the Bulk Electric System/Bulk Power System. Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities
Approach Members will communicate regularly via phone, and email as necessary. Meetings will be held on an as needed basis, rather than recurring to preserve flexibility around normal work schedules and obligations. Meetings will, however, follow the WICF Focus Group Meeting Schedule whenever possible. The scheduled day and time for the PRC FG is the 3rd Thursday of the month 11:00-12:00 Pacific Time Zone. Assigned leadership tasks shall be honored and completed as scheduled by the assignee to the best of their ability. If an assignment cannot be completed, due to work schedule, personal matters or other circumstance, it is the responsibility of the assigned person to share this issue with the leadership group so that additional resources may be added, or the schedule can be adjusted. Participation Participation in the PRC Focus Group is open to all active WICF members. Non-WICF members that may be allowed to participate as a guest with the consent of the Focus Group Chair and WICF Steering Committee Sponsor. The Focus Group Chair will announce the non-WICF member as a guest during calls and meetings. If interested in becoming a member, you are encouraged to join by contacting the Chair, Vice Chair, or WICF Steering Committee Sponsor. Leadership: Current Chair: William White, NAES Current Vice Chair: Vacant Current WICF Steering Committee Sponsor: Leland McMillan, NAES The Focus Group will select the Chair and Vice Chair using simple majority voting. The nominee that receives the most votes is selected. A Sponsor will be appointed by the WICF Steering Committee. The focus group reports directly to the WICF Steering committee. Version History Revisions to the charter will be developed by the Focus Group and approved by the WICF Steering Committee. Version 1 Date: March 16, 2016 – Founding Charter Version 2 Date: March 18, 2019 – Revisions to align with template