DRAFT – 9/30/15 - DRAFT
2016 Work Plan Development Work Group
Charter
PURPOSE
The WECC MAC is sponsoring the 2016 Work Plan Development work group. The 2016 Work PlanDevelopment work group will lead the MAC effort to develop the proposed scope of deliverables and schedule for the work the MAC will commit to complete in calendar year 2016. The 2016 Work Plan Development work group will prepare a draft work plan and submit to the full MAC for approval. The 2016 Work Plan Development work group will brief the MAC on a regular and consistent basis, on the progress towards completion of deliverables and issues identified that may hamper the work. The 2016 Work Plan Development work group will actively seek input from the MAC to ensure the 2016 Work Plan adequately covers the high priority items as determined by the MAC.
The 2016 Work Plan Development work group will be disbanded upon completion of thework plan and its subsequent approval by the MAC.
SCOPE OF WORK
The work group will incorporate:items identified in the MAC charter; ongoing items such as review of the budget and business plan; elements of approved Section 4.9 Review changes that pertain to the MAC; recommendations from the 2015 MAC Effectiveness Survey; policy and strategy topics as identified by WECC Executive; other topics as may be relevant for 2016 that support reliability and add value.
DELIVERABLE
The work group will deliver the 2016 work plan for MAC approval as identified in the scope of work above.
SCHEDULE
MAC October Meeting (10/31/15) – presentation of initial draft of 2016 work plan
MAC December Meeting (12/1/15) – presentation of final draft of 2016 work plan
MAC January Meeting (1/xx/16) – approval of 2016 work plan
WORK GROUP COMPOSITION
Chair – Diana Pommen
Class 1 –Bob Easton and Greg Lemler
Class 2 –Dick Ferreira
Class 3 –Brian Theaker
Class 4 –Michele Beck
Class 5 –David Clark
International Representation- Brenda Ambrosi
WORK GROUP APPROACH
The work group will review documents that may identify topics for consideration for 2016 (e.g. 4.9 review documentation) and create a list of potential deliverables. These will be listed on a template and presented to the MAC for discussion. A final list of deliverables will then be prepared for MAC approval.
No additional WECC staff support is required.
COMMUNICATION
The 2016 Work Plan Development work group will provide updates to and request input from the MAC at each regularly scheduled MAC meeting until the work group is disbanded. The MAC will provide regular updates to and seek input from the Membership on proposed MAC priorities during the development of the work plan.
CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
Challenges for the 2016 Work Plan Development work group will be related to determining the highest priority items the MAC should address taking into account the resources available. Importantly, the work group will assess how the MAC work plan will result in an increased focus on reliability.
REFERENCES
From MAC Charter:
The MAC will develop a work plan which encompasses issues identified by the Board and by the MAC. The work plan will be clearly communicated to the Board and the membership and implemented to ensure the output is timely to inform and influence WECC decisions.
From MAC 2015Work Plan
Identify key issues that the MAC determines should be included in future MAC activities based upon their value; develop 2016 Work Plan.
Additional Reference Items
MAC 2015 work plan
Jim Rob’s Memo to the WECC Board outlining the 6 areas for Board action in 2016
MAC Effectiveness Survey
Board Effectiveness Survey
Section 4.9 Review Work Group report to the WECC Board of Directors (Draft 9/11/15)
ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORITY
Approved by the MAC on XX/XX/XXXX
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