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1. (deprecated) Proposal 1: Working groups should be scoped to a specific task or problem rather than a general area.
2. (deprecated) Proposal 2: Working groups should not be required to produce specific work-products.
3. Proposal 3: Working groups should be dropped.
4. Proposal 4: Formalize "task force" as a task-specific group with limited scope and fixed time to complete.
5. Proposal 5: A task-force will be required to create a "proposal" and the TSC must approve the proposal.
6. Proposal 6: The task-force leader will be required to report on completion of deliverables.
7. Proposal 7: A task-force that requires additional time, must request an extension from the TSC.
8. Proposal 8: Existing working groups will be converted into a technology focused SIG.

Note that the issue of formalizing structure of the SIG is outside the scope of this task force. We do, however, recommend that technology focused SIGs go through a similar proposal process that is ratified by the TSC. 

Notes

Learning materials working group provides a very good example of the challenges with the current working group structure. Those participating in the working group often sit "outside" of the projects themselves. As a result, participation (specifically participation from the projects) is very difficult. 

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