• Ability to meet up to 2 times per month via web session.
• Ability to dedicate up to 2-3 hours per month but occasionally more
• Commitment and support of the participant’s immediate supervisor and the organization as a whole 
• Attend 75% of meetings 
• Meet due dates for commitments / deliverables. 
• Following relevant discussion topics, meeting minutes, documentation, and e-mails

• Subject Matter Expert or development lead for the function of the given WG (i.e., New Member Application, Online Banking).  
• Possess knowledge of quality standards, legislation and best practices.
• Ability to formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility and quick response/follow-up.
• Collaboration with others to define the requirements and specifications. 

Reporting

The WG will report to and get direction from the CUFX Project Manager in coordination with the CUFX Architecture Committee (AC) and CUFX Steering Committee.

Participation

• Qualified individuals may become members of a WG at any time during the group’s existence.  
• There is no limit to the number of individuals an organization can have in a given WG at a time. A lead will be appointed to facilitate the group’s efforts.
• Members are welcome and encouraged to continue participation on a WG and are asked to recommit for each deliverable.
• Members may participate on more than one WG, participation in 3 or more capacities is highly discouraged.

Duration

Members participate in a WG until the group closes or the member resigns via written notification to the WG lead or CUFX Project Manager. The typical time period for a Working Group project is 6- 9 months.

Meetings

• The WG meeting plan is coordinated among the members to determine the best time slots to accommodate member schedules and time zones. 
• Meetings are typically held twice a month for one hour.
• Face to face project kickoff meeting(s), if needed. 
• Impromptu meetings (face to face or by telephone) as needed to investigate specific issues, follow up on action items.

References

For additional details see CUFXStandards.com or the CUFX Framework document.