Council standing committees

Council standing committee on finance (CSC/FIN)

Terms of reference

• To act in an advisory capacity to the Treasurer in relation to his responsibilities as set out in the Statutes and relevant decisions of Council (see item 7 of the Annex (informative) to the ISO Statutes and Rules of Procedure).
• To be kept informed on the financial aspects of ISO/CS management and to advise the Secretary-General and Council on questions related to assessing the value of the services provided by the ISO/CS to all of the ISO members, to the TCs and SCs, and to the governance bodies and policy development committees of ISO.
• To provide advice to Council on other specific financial questions when requested to do so.
• To report to Council as appropriate.

Membership

The committee shall comprise the Treasurer and the appointed representatives of up to nine member bodies elected to Council. Members shall be appointed by Council for a two-year term coinciding with their terms on Council.

Chairmanship

The committee shall elect its Chairman from the membership.

Council standing committee on strategy (CSC/STRAT)

Terms of reference

• To advise Council on appropriate policy and strategic matters, and to raise any related issues.
• To prepare annual strategy implementation plans for approval by Council.
• To revise the ISO Strategic Plan every five years for endorsement by Council and subsequent approval by the General Assembly.
• To report to Council at least once a year.

Membership

The committee shall comprise

- the appointed representatives of up to nine member bodies elected to Council. Members shall be appointed by Council for a two-year term coinciding with their terms on Council.

- the Chairs of the policy development committees, as ex-officio members.

Chairmanship

The committee shall be chaired by the Vice-President (policy).