WG Interim Paper or draft Statement
The WG, at its own discretion, may publish for public consultation an Interim Paper, which will contain a review and analysis of the topics it considers relevant. If appropriate an Interim Paper shall be published for public consultation at the time designated in the WG work plan
Review of Interim Paper
After closure of the public consultation on the Interim Paper, the WG shall review and analyse the comments received and may, at its reasonable discretion, provide appropriate responses. The WG shall, at its reasonable discretion, not be obligated to address all comments made during the comment period, nor shall the WG be obligated at its reasonable discretion to include all comments submitted by any one individual or organisation.
WG Position Paper or Statement
In considering a WG Position Paper or Statement the WG shall seek to act by consensus. The consensus view of the members of the WG shall be conveyed to the participating SO’s and AC’s. If a minority disagrees with a consensus position, that minority position shall be included in the Paper or Statement. The Paper shall be published within seven days after adoption of the Paper by the WG and conveyed to the chairs of the participating SO’s and AC’s.
SO and AC support for the Position Paper or Statement
This and following paragraphs depend on the nature of the WG (can it act on its own behalf or only through the participating SO’s and AC’s?)
