National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
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CHARTER COMPUTER TECHNICAL SPECIALIST TASK
GROUP
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) was chartered in January 1976 to expand operational cooperation of the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Foresters. The NWCG established an Information Resource Management Working Team (IRMWT) to identify policy level information resource management issues that affect, or are likely to affect, interagency fire management activities and to provide advice to NWCG members on how to address those issues through information and communication systems. The NWCG tasked the IRMWT to establish a Computer Technical Specialist (CTSP) task group to provide quality information and recommendations concerning coordinated information technology (IT) resources in support of interagency wildland fire management and all risk incidents at the incident site. II. NAME The name of this group is the Computer Technical Specialist Task Group (CTSPTG) of the NWCG IRMWT, hereinafter referred to as the Group. III. AUTHORITY This Group is established pursuant to:
The CTSPTG is authorized to function specifically for the purposes outlined in this charter. IV. MISSION Provide the NWCG IRMWT, PMO and all other NWCG Working Teams with quality information and advice, regarding use and standards of computer infrastructure in support of wildland fire management and all hazard response, consistent within the mission of the NWCG. V. OBJECTIVES
VI. ORGANIZATION The CTSPTG is chartered by, and under the direction of, the NWCG Information Resource Management Working Team (IRMWT). The CTSPTG will establish and maintain working relationships with NWCG working teams and projects as appropriate to address CTSPTG issues. The Group will interface with the IRMWT through an IRMWT-appointed liaison. VII. MEMBERSHIP Group membership will consist of both Federal and State agency representatives. Members should serve a minimum of three year terms. The Group will consist of a Chair, Vice-Chair, regular members, NWCG IRMWT liaison and other non voting members. Group membership will not exceed 11 individuals inclusive of the CTSPTG Chair. The CTSPTG will, at times, call on various subject matter specialists to participate in discussions and recommend solutions. Voting membership may consist of representatives from the following organizations:
Non voting advisory membership will consist of the following:
VIII. MEETINGS At a minimum, two (2) meetings will be held annually to identify issues and areas of concern and to review progress of initiatives. Meeting times and locations will be established and publicized one year in advance. Two-thirds of the Group voting membership will constitute a quorum. Conference calls will be scheduled as needed. IX. RESPONSIBILITY The NWCG IRMWT has the authority and responsibility to:
The CTSPTG and its members have responsibility to:
In addition, the CTSPTG Chair has the following authorities and responsibilities:
The CTSPTG Vice-Chair has the following authorities and responsibilities:
Vice-Chair will assume Chair duties if the current Chair is unavailable. X. REPORTS Special findings and reports will be appropriately published as directed by the IRMWT. Work plans will be submitted to the IRMWT annually for approval. Meeting schedules, financial considerations, recommended areas of investigation, work schedules, and work descriptions will be submitted with the work plan. XI. APPROVAL This Charter is effective as of the date of approval by the Chair of the NWCG IRMWT. This Charter may be revised upon the recommendation of the CTSPTG and concurrence by the NWCG IRMWT. _______________________________________________ ________________ |
