What is the difference between an area committee, a subcommittee, and a working group?
An area committee, with its balanced membership, is the consensus body for each project within its assigned area of responsibility. Area committees are structured to ensure balanced focus on consensus management; identification of user needs; liaison with ISO/TC 212, and with other standards development organizations when necessary and appropriate; and participation of experienced and new volunteers. Area committees serve as management groups rather than document-drafting committees. They identify and prioritize consensus-development projects and oversee the development and review of consensus documents within each area of interest.
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