Should possess recognized expertise that a Forum or Work Group needs
for a specific activity
Can be a prospect for membership
Can be from a different category of membership
9.1.2 Invited Expert
An Invited Expert:
Must possess recognized expertise that a Forum or Work Group needs
for a specific activity
Must not be a prospect for membership
Must not be one category of member but enjoy the benefits of a higher
category by invitation
9.2 Participation of Invited Guests and Invited Experts
9.2.1 Participation of an Invited Guest
A Forum or Work Group Chair may invite an individual with a particular
expertise to participate in a Forum or Work Group as an Invited Guest,
and the individual may participate as an Invited Guest subject to the
following being completed in advance of any participation:
The Chair has designated the individual as an Invited Guest.
The Open Group VP Membership & Events has agreed with the
Chair's choice.
The individual has provided a signed non-disclosure agreement,
which includes IPR rules, to The Open Group Legal Counsel.
9.2.2 Participation of an Invited Expert
A Forum or Work Group Chair may invite an individual with a particular
expertise to participate in a Forum or Work Group as an Invited
Expert. This individual may represent an organization in the group
(for example, if acting as a liaison with another organization). The
individual may participate as an Invited Expert subject to the following
being completed in advance of any participation:
The Chair has designated the individual as an Invited Expert.
The Open Group VP Membership & Events has agreed with the
Chair's choice.
The individual has provided a signed non-disclosure agreement,
which includes IPR rules, to The Open Group Legal Counsel.
9.3 Designation of an Invited Guest or Invited Expert
To designate an individual as an Invited Guest or an Invited Expert in a
Forum or Work Group, the Chair must inform The Open Group VP Membership &
Events and provide rationale for the choice.
If the Chair and The Open Group VP Membership & Events disagree about
a designation, The Open Group CEO determines whether the individual will
be invited to participate in the Forum or Work Group.
The Chair should not designate as an Invited Expert in a Forum or Work
Group an individual who is an employee of an Open Group member.
The Chair must not use Invited Expert status to provide member benefits
to non-members.
9.4 Term Limits
An Invited Guest participates in a Forum or Work Group for a single
meeting only.
An Invited Expert participates in a Forum or Work Group from the moment
the individual joins the group until any of the following occurs:
The specific activity is concluded.
The Chair or The Open Group CEO withdraws the invitation to participate.