1. Shelli Nyland Supervisor, Administrative Services and Support
JGC Charter Review
Shelli Nyland
Supervisor, Administrative Services and Support
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2. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
JGC
Joint Guidance Committee (JGC) members are Standing Committees chairs and reports to the Board
Purposes are to:
Ensure alignment of priorities and work plans
Identify cross-functional/cross-committee issues and the strategies to address them
Improve and maintain overall communication and collaboration among the Standing Committees
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3. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Ensuring Alignment
Working on charter alignment
Focused on Committee Governance and Composition section
Purpose is up to the committee
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4. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Charter Comparison
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5. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Membership
Question
Current Answer
Does the committee have a set number of members? No
Does your committee have alternates?
Yes
Are there membership requirements?
5 Member classes and Planning Regions
How are members selected?
Their organization
How long is the membership term?
Who approves members?
No approval
Is your WECC liaison a Member?
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6. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Leadership
Question
Current Answer
Who selects/approves the chair?
Parent Committee
What group is the chair selected from?
Nomination Process – WECC members
Who selects/approves the vice chair?
Committee
What group is the vice chair selected from?
Governing Body
How long is the chair and vice chair term?
2 years
Is vice chair term different?
No, alternates with chair’s
Can the chair and vice chair serve multiple terms?
Yes
Can there be a Steering Committee (or Gov Body)?
Yes, Governing Body
Does the steering committee have specific individuals required?
Yes, listed roles
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7. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Meetings
Question
Current Answer
What is the minimum meeting frequency?
3 per year
What is the quorum requirement?
Majority of Gov Body and Majority of Classes
How many people have to vote yes for action to be taken?
Consensus or Majority of Gov Body and each member class
Are proxy or absentee ballots allowed?
When is the meeting notice required?
30 (in person) 10 (webinar)
When is approval item notice needed?
10 days
Have you been Board approved for Closed Session? No
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8. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Reporting
Question
Current Answer
Who does the committee report to?
RAC
How frequently will you review your Charter?
Biennially
How frequently will you review any subgroups?
Yearly
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9. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
JGC Recommendation
JGC’s recommendation is still being finalized
SDS will not align on some items, because of committee structure
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10. Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Contact Information
Shelli Nyland
Western Electricity Coordinating Council