Working Relationships

Institutional cooperation, technical contribution, service provision and source attribution describe different relationships. Published information identifies the category and scope.

A published relationship states the organization's actual role. The published description defines the activities covered by the relationship.

Cooperation descriptions identify the subject, responsibilities, outputs and applicable period. Changes are reflected in the public description where material.

Standards, reports and papers are attributed to their original publishers. Technical contributions are credited to their authors and institutions.

External names and marks are used within the permission granted. They must not imply authority, approval or representation beyond the stated relationship.

Describe the need, proposed work, responsibilities, resources and handling of relevant interests. Institutional review precedes any public cooperation statement.

Send an institutional enquiry. For publication proposals and technical participation, use research submissions or technical participation.