- Value [1] Ongoing Evolution
- In recognition of the relatively new and dynamic nature of the technology, we were asked to develop an "evolving" strategy.
Beyond the initial iteration of the plan and set of tasks, no further deadlines have been specified nor is "completion" of
the plan contemplated in the sense that no further changes can be anticipated.
- Value [2] Online Documentation of Strategy and Results
- Our strategy is to be defined and documented at xml.gov. Our Web site is both the embodiment of our strategic plan as well
as a primary means of implementing it. All of our significant accomplishments should be documented on the site, meaning that
it also constitutes a record by which to assess the results we have achieved.
- Value [3] Openness and Volunteerism
- There are no qualifications for participation in the xmlCoP nor any mandate for anyone to do so.
- Value [4] Fiscal Scarcity
- The financial resources available to the Working Group are quite limited. We are largely reliant upon GSA for financial support.
Funding for the XML Registry was included in GSA's budget for FY 2004 but was not approved by Congress.
- Value [5] Non-Policy and Non-Operational Focus
- We are not a policy-making body nor were we chartered to take on operational responsibilities.
- Value [6] Identification of Project/Task Deliverables
- In a charter revision, the CIO Council's Architecture and Infrastructure Committee (AIC) instructed us to take a more operational
orientation, in the sense of identifying specific project/task deliverables.
- Value [7] Voluntary Consensus Standards
- In accordance with OMB Circulars A-76 and A-119, whenever possible, agencies should use voluntary consensus standards developed
in partnership with commerce and industry.
- Value [8] Support for Policy Initiatives
- Our strategic activities should support the policy initiatives of the Administration, including for example the Citizen-Centered
eGovernment Action Plan and OMB's information quality guidelines.
- Value [9] Limited Scope with Extended Vision
- Our extended and revised charter expires on November 30, 2008. We should not assume that it will be extended and should scope
our objectives accordingly, while at the same time considering how best to facilitate necessary followup and further value-additive
activities that may be warranted beyond that date.
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