What is the “Commentary” to the Norms?
The Commentary is intended to be an authoritative explanation of the standards elaborated in the Responsibilities. With its greater attention to detail, the Commentary provides more definitive statements of the conduct expected. It also contains more references to the documents used to derive the standards. Currently, the Commentary is contained in a separate document and is sponsored by three members in the five-member Working Group. It is hoped that the Commentary will be either incorporated with the Responsibilities into one document that is endorsed by the entire Working Group, or that the Responsibilities will refer to the Commentary as an authoritative explanation of the standards contained in Responsibilities.
