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ExMC/1072/DLSeptember 2015

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION SYSTEM FORCERTIFICATION TO STANDARDS RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR USEIN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (IECEx SYSTEM)

The Seventeenth Meeting of the ExMC held in Christchurch, New Zealand on

17th and 18th September 2015

Confirmed List of Decisions

This documents contains the list of Confirmed Decisions as recorded during the 2015 meeting of the IECEx Management Committee, ExMC, held in Christchurch 17 and 18 September 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

In noting that for the 2015 ExMC meeting, each Decision taken was displayed and agreed by the meeting, prior to considering the next agenda item, therefore the decisions as recorded in this document are listed as Confirmed Decisions.

Members are requested to note these confirmed decisions and the actions arising for these.

A formal set of minutes will be issued in due course seeking confirmation by the membership.

In noting these confirmed Decisions, we wish to thank all Members and Delegates for a most productive meeting and a special note of thanks to the New Zealand Member Body, Standards New Zealand for their excellent hosting.

Chris AgiusIECEx Executive Secretary

Visiting address:IECEx Secretariat Level 33, Australia Square264 George StreetSydney NSW 2000

Contact Details:Tel: +61 2 4628 4690Fax: +61 2 4627 5285E-mail: [email protected]://www.iecex.com

http://www.iecex.com/


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MEETING CHAIRMAN: Dr Thorsten Arnhold, Stahl (Germany), Chairman IECEx

1 OPENING AND WELCOME – Meeting to Commence 9.00am Thursday 17th September 2015.

1.1 Introduction and Address by IECEx Chairman – Dr Arnhold

1.2 Address by the IEC Immediate Past President – Dr Klaus Wucherer

Decision 2015/01

The meeting appreciated an address from the IEC Immediate Past President, Dr Wucherer and for his ongoing support of the IECEx System.

2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Decision 2015/02

The meeting approved the draft agenda circulated as ExMC/1036B/DA with the following additions:

Document No. Title/Description Agenda Item #

ExMC(Christchurch/DE)02 DE Proposal concerning Cyber Security

21.2

ExMC(Christchurch/RU)03 RU Proposal concerning UNECE CRO Revision

21.3

ExMC(Christchurch/RU)04 RU Proposal concerning ExCB + ExTL Relations

8.2

ExMC(Christchurch/ExTAG)05 Revised version of ExMC/1040/CD Draft OD 202

8.5

ExMC(Christchurch/TC31)06 Report from TC 31 Chairman 16

ExMC(Christchurch/US)07 US Nomination for the Board of Appeal

12.1

and to address Agenda Items 7.4.1 and 7.4.2 after Item 8.2


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3 MINUTES OF THE LAST ExMC MEETING3.1 Confirmed Minutes of the last meeting held in The Hague, The Netherlands,

August 2014.

Decision 2015/03

The meeting noted, without comment or questions, the confirmed minutes of the 2014 ExMC meeting in The Hague as circulated as ExMC/976A/RM.

3.2 Matters arising from these minutes3.2.1 Report on Actions arising from the 2014 ExMC Meeting

Decision 2015/04

The Meeting accepted a report from the Secretariat on the actions arising from the 2014 Meeting in The Hague as circulated as ExMC/1007/R.

4 OVERVIEW OF IECEx SYSTEM ACTIVITIES AND OFFICER POSITIONS 4.1 Annual Report Card

Decision 2015/05

The Meeting accepted the Secretariat’s report (circulated as ExMC/1008/R) containing an overview of the IECEx System activities acknowledging the continued and sustained year-by-year growth of the IECEx System.

4.2 Election of IECEx ExPCC Chairman

Decision 2015/06

The Meeting appointed Mr Peter Thurnherr as ExPCC Chairman for an initial term of three years commencing 1 January 2016.

5 REPORT ON IEC CAB (Conformity Assessment Board) MATTERS5.1 Address by IEC Vice President and CAB Chairman – Dr Ulrich Spindler

Decision 2015/07

The meeting appreciated an address by the IEC Vice President and CAB Chairman, Dr Ulrich Spindler along with his support of the IECEx System and his attendance at this year’s IECEx meetings in New Zealand.


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5.3Specific CAB Matters for noting by ExMC5.3.1 Noting of Specific Decisions, relating to IECEx from CAB Tokyo 2014

Meeting (CAB/1341/DL)

Decision 2015/08

The Meeting accepted the Chairman’s summary report on IEC CAB Decisions from the 2014 Tokyo meeting.

5.3.2 Noting of Specific Decisions, relating to IECEx from CAB Geneva 2015 Meeting (CAB/1400/DL)

Decision 2015/09

The Meeting accepted the Chairman’s summary report on IEC CAB Decisions from the 2015 Geneva meeting.

Decision 2015/10

The Meeting congratulated Mr Ralph Wigg on being awarded the Thomas Edison Award in recognition of his enormous contribution to the work of the IEC over many years.

Decision 2015/11

The Meeting congratulated the following recipients of the IEC 1906 Award in recognition of their contribution to the work of the IEC and IECEx:

Mr Karel Neleman (BARTEC) Mr Paul Meanwell (Joy Global) Professor Xu Jianping (NEPSI)

5.4IEC Conformity Assessment System’s Harmonised Basic Rules

Decision 2015/12

The Meeting endorsed the DE proposal that, with respect to the circulated document, ExMC/988/CD be referred to ExMC WG1 for consideration of the following additions:

Clause 9.4.3 be revised to include promotional activities Clause 11 be revised to include ‘... other aspects of explosion’ protection

Decision 2015/13

The Meeting endorsed the DE proposal that the IEC CAB permit the IECEx System to utilise a Supplement(s) to the IEC Harmonised Basic Rules to cater for industry needs.


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5.5IEC CA Systems Peer Assessment Commonalities – (Decision 37/7 and 37/9 of CAB/1400/DL)

Decision 2015/14

The Meeting noted CAB/1379/Inf and observed that, while there is general consistency across the IEC CA Systems, differences exist for varying reasons such as market segment and types of deliverables of the respective IEC CA Systems. The IECEx ExMC supports the document CAB/1379/Inf as presented.

5.6IEC / ITU Collaboration on interoperability and the use of IEC Stand Alone CA Schemes – (Decisions 37/11, 37/12 and 37/13 of CAB/1400/DL)

Decision 2015/15

The Meeting noted with support the ongoing work on IEC / ITU collaboration as reported in CAB/1386/R.

Decision 2015/16

As an expansion on Decision 2015/15 the Meeting supported a proposal from the GB that the IEC CAB consider the provision of a Conformity Assessment Scheme to serve across various / multiple sectors regarding Functional Safety possibly via the concept of a ‘stand-alone Scheme’ or under existing IEC CA Systems.

5.7New IEC-ILAC-IAF MoU Approved by CAB – (Decision 37/26 of CAB/1400/DL)

Decision 2015/17

The Meeting noted the update MOU provided in CAB/1378/INF.

5.8Any other CAB Matters

Decision 2015/18

The Meeting noted the formation of CASCO WG45, Example of a Certification Scheme for Services and seeks IECEx involvement in this work.


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6 IECEx MEMBERSHIP6.1 Current Membership

Decision 2015/19

The Meeting noted and accepted the current IECEx membership as listed at http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/od001.asp

6.2 New Country Membership and other possible new Countries6.2.1 Update from the Secretariat

Decision 2015/20

The Meeting noted an update from the Secretariat regarding possible new Countries interested in joining the IECEx (including Belgium and Greece).

Decision 2015/21

The Meeting noted a proposal from DE that there is a need for the Executive to maintain a monitoring role regarding the participation of members of the IECEx System.

Decision 2015/22

In support of Executive monitoring activities (as per Decision 2015/21), the Secretary to conduct an initial survey of participating members for direct acceptance of equipment with IECEx Certificates in their country and, where there is not direct acceptance, to request details of additional requirements for direct national acceptance.

6.2.2 Information from Israel

Decision 2015/23

The Meeting noted acceptance of Israel as the 33rd Country of the IECEx and appreciated a brief presentation from the IECEx Member Body of Israel informing how IECEx is being embraced within Israel.

6.3 New ExCBs and ExTLs – According to IECEx 02, Certified Equipment Scheme

6.3.1 New ExCBs and ExTLs accepted, via correspondence, since the 2014 ExMC Meeting.

Decision 2015/24

The Meeting endorsed a report on the acceptance of the listed ExCBs and ExTLs since the last ExMC meeting as presented as ExMC/1011/R

http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/od001.asp


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6.4 Applications for Extension of Scope

Decision 2015/25

The Meeting endorsed the report detailing the applications for extension of Scope detailed in ExMC/1012/R.

7 IECEx ASSESSMENTS OF ExCBs AND ExTLs7.1 Status on surveillance of accepted ExCBs and ExTLs

IECEx Secretary to report.

Decision 2015/26

The Meeting accepted a report from the IECEx Secretary on the status of surveillance of accepted ExCBs and ExTLs.

7.2 IECEx 5 year Re-Assessment

Decision 2015/27

The Meeting endorsed the report detailing the re-assessment reports issued since the 2014 ExMC Meeting in The Hague as detailed in ExMC/1013/R.

7.3 Report on implementation of OD 003-2 for Mid-term Surveillance Assessments

Decision 2015/28

The Meeting noted a report from the IECEx Secretary on the results of mid-term assessments conducted to date as detailed in ExMC/1008/R and also AU’s comments regarding the positive feedback from AU based IECEx Bodies on this initiative.

7.4 Assessment Reports of New ExCBs and ExTLs for Voting 7.4.1 New Applicant ExCB – ITL Product Testing Limited (Israel) Decision 2015/36

The Meeting considered the Assessment report contained in ExMC/1056/DV and voted as detailed below to accept ITL as an ExCB:

In favour: AU, BR, CA, CH, CN, CZ, DE, DK, FI, FR, GB, HR, IL, IN, IT, JP, KR, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PL, RO, RU, SE, SG, SI, ZA, US

Objections: Nil


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Absent: ESP, HU, TR, UAE

7.4.2 New Applicant ExTL – ITL Product Testing Limited Decision 2015/37

The Meeting considered the Assessment report contained in ExMC/1057/DV and voted as detailed below to accept ITL as an ExTL:


Objections: Nil


7.5 Proposal from Canada – Peer Assessment Group

Decision 2015/29

The Meeting noted the CA proposal on a Peer Assessment Group as presented in ExMC/1041/CD and agreed to refer this to ExMC WG4 noting various comments and the proposals from US and DE . It was also agreed that members direct their comments (including the RU suggestion for a review of OD 003-2) in support of the CA proposal to ExMC WG4 and that ExMC WG4 provide proposals for presentation at the next ExMC Meeting.

7.6 Proposal from US – Peer Assessors vs. Contract Assessors

Decision 2015/30

The Meeting considered the US proposal concerning the use of Assessors as presented in ExMC/1047/CD and did not agree with the proposal.

7.7 Proposal from US – Transparency and Sufficient Information in ExCB and ExTL Assessment Reports

Decision 2015/31

The Meeting considered the US proposal concerning the use of Information contained in IECEx Assessment Reports as presented in ExMC/1048/CD and agreed to task ExMC WG4 to include consideration of this matter in the response to Decision 2015/29.


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8 IECEx CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT SCHEME, IECEx 028.1 Listing of Current IECEx 02 Scheme ExCBs and ExTLs

Decision 2015/32

The Meeting noted and accepted the current IECEx 02 Scheme ExCBs and ExTLs as listed at http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/od001.asp

8.2 Revision of IECEx 02 Rules of Procedures

Decision 2015/33

The Meeting considered ExMC/1043/DV ExMC/1058/CD. ExMC(Christchurch/RU)04

and agreed that the draft of IECEx 02 Edition 5.2 (as presented as ExMC/1043/DV) proceed to publication as proposed with the following changes:

1. Replace ‘may’ with ‘shall only’ in Clause 8.1.1 of IECEx 02 2. Insert ‘…using a new issue to the original” …”or may determine …” in Clause 9.6 (last

sentence)3. Noting Decisions 2015/34 and 2015/35 following


Objections: Nil


Decision 2015/34

The Meeting supported the US proposal as detailed in ExMC/1058/CD and also accepted the suggestion that the same process be adopted for ExTAG Decision Sheets. This may also be incorporated into the IECEx Good Working Practice Guide document.

Decision 2015/35

The Meeting agreed that the RU proposal as detailed in ExMC(Christchurch/RU)04 be submitted for consideration by ExMC WG1 as part of maintenance of IECEx 02

8.3 Revised Edition of IECEx OD 034 (new Ed 2.0)

Decision 2015/38

The Meeting noted the publication of Edition 2.0 of IECEx OD 034 following ExMC’s prior approval to publish by correspondence.



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8.4 Operational Document OD 024 – Follow up consideration by ExMC to discussions from the 2014 ExMC meeting in The Hague

Decision 2015/39

The Meeting considered the US proposal as presented in ExMC/1059/CD and whilst it is not supported it is agreed that ExTAG WG6 be tasked to investigate the need to review IECEx OD 024 with particular emphasis on clarifying Clause 6.10 of IECEx OD 024 (noting IECEE OD 2048).

8.5 New Operational Document OD 202 – IECEx Proficiency Testing Program

Decision 2015/40

The Meeting agreed that the draft of IECEx OD 202 Edition 1.0 as presented in ExMC(Christchurch/ExTAGWG10)05 (as an amendment to ExMC/1040/CD following the ExTAG WG10 meeting on 15th September) proceed to publication following an editorial review by the IECEx Secretariat.


Objections: Nil


9 IECEx CONFORMITY MARK LICENSE SYSTEM, IECEx 049.1 Report from the IECEx Marks Committee Chairman, Mr Timothy Duffy

Decision 2015/41

The Meeting accepted the ExMarkCo report contained in Document ExMC/1014/R and confirmed that there are no current matters that require IEC CAB attention.

10 CERTIFIED SERVICE FACILITIES SCHEME – IECEx 0310.1 Listing of ExCBs – According to IECEx 03, Certified Service Facility Scheme

Decision 2015/42

The Meeting noted the listing of current IECEx 03 Scheme ExCBs and applicants as detailed in http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/od001.asp



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10.2 Revision of IECEx Basic Rules, IECEx 01 – Introduction of New Services Scheme Committee

Decision 2015/43

The Meeting agreed that the draft of IECEx 01 Edition 7.0 (as presented in ExMC/1030/CD) be recommended for IEC CAB approval with inclusion of text for the additions listed below:

- ExSFC Chairman as a member of the IECEx Executive in Clause 8.2- ExSFC Deputy Chairmam (refer Decision 2015/86) as a member of the IECEx Executive

in Clause 8.2- promotion of the Scheme in Clause 9.4.3- the position of ExSFC Deputy Chair in Clause 9.4.11- ExSFC Chairman in Clauses 7.1 and 7.4

to the draft revision of IECEx 01.


Objections: Nil


10.3 Election of IECEx Service Facilities Scheme Committee Chairman

Decision 2015/44

The Meeting appointed Mr Ron Sinclair MBE as ExSFC Chairman for an initial term of three years commencing 1 January 2016.

11 IECEx CERTIFICATE OF PERSONNEL COMPETENCE SCHEME, IECEx 0511.1 Report from the ExPCC Chairman

Decision 2015/45

The Meeting accepted the ExPCC report contained in Document ExMC/1015/R.

11.2 Revised Edition of IECEx 05 (new Ed 3.0)

Decision 2015/46

The Meeting agreed that the draft of IECEx 05 Edition 3.0 as presented in ExMC/1016/DV proceed to publication.



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Objections: Nil


11.3 Revised Edition of IECEx OD 503 (new Ed 3.1)

Decision 2015/47

The Meeting agreed that the draft of OD 503 Edition 3.1 as presented in ExMC/1017/CD proceed to publication with the modification of Clause 4.3.2 to read “Each knowledge test duration shall not exceed 4 hours at any one time …. Additional sittings may be required”.


Objections: Nil


11.4 Revision of Operational Document IECEx OD 521

Decision 2015/48

The Meeting agreed that the draft of OD 521 Edition 1.1 as presented in ExMC/1018/CD proceed to publication.


Objections: Nil


12 IECEx SYSTEM – GENERAL MATTERS12.1 IECEx Board of Appeal

Decision 2015/49

The Meeting agreed that the nominated members for the IECEx Board of Appeal be endorsed for IEC CAB consideration.

Chairman: Mr Giovanni Hummel Borges (BR)

Members: Mr John Allen (GB)Ms Ursula Aich (DE) Ms Sheryl Bihler (US)Mr Ajay Maira (AU)


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Deputies: Mr Nick Maalouf (CA)Mr Sean Clarke (GB)[Vacancies x 2]

12.2 IEC / ILAC / IAF Cooperation

Decision 2015/50

The Meeting noted the new Memorandum of Understanding between IEC, ILAC and IAF on cooperation and the Secretaries outline of the nature of this relationship. Members also noted the previous Decision 2015/17.

12.3 IECEx Bulletin

Decision 2015/51

The Meeting noted the reminder of the recent notification (as circulated as ExMC/1046/Inf) from the Secretariat requesting updated information concerning national and regional differences to IEC Standards that is to be included in the new Edition of the Bulletin.

12.4 IECEx Executive – Tasks and Responsibilities

Decision 2015/52

The Meeting considered ExMC/872A/DV ExMC/1050/CD ExMC/1060/CD.

and request the Executive to prepare, in consultation with the US, a revised document based on ExMC/872A/DV and ExMC/1060/CD for consideration by ExMC.

13 WORKING GROUP REPORTS

13.1 ExMC WG1 - Rules

Decision 2015/53

The Meeting accepted the ExMC WG1 report contained in Document ExMC/1019/R.

13.2 ExMC WG5 - Management of Quality System Assessments of Manufacturers

Decision 2015/54



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13.3 ExMC WG2 - Development of Technical Guidance Documents

Decision 2015/55

The Meeting accepted the ExMC WG2 report contained in Document ExMC/1055/R and ExMC(Christchurch/ExMC WG2)08.

Decision 2015/56

The Meeting considered ExMC/1039A/DV ExMC/1049/CD ExMC/1061/CD.

and agreed that the draft of Edition 3 of the TCD (as originally presented as ExMC/1039A/DV) proceed to publication.


Objections: Nil


Decision 2015/57

ExMC WG2 to revise TCD Rev 3 in line with the recommendations from the US as presented in ExMC/1061/CD and ExMC(Christchurch/ExMC WG2)08 to be completed by end Q1 2016 noting experts from US and other members joining ExMC WG2. The Executive are assigned the task of a final review following consultation with the ExMC.

Decision 2015/58

The Meeting accepted the GB proposal that the revision of the TGD for IEC 60079-19 be transferred to the ExSFC.

13.4 ExMC WG4 - Technical Reference Group for Assessment of ExCBs and ExTLs

Decision 2015/59


Decision 2015/60

The Meeting agreed to ask ExMC WG4 to revise OD 003-1 to incorporate the DE proposal as circulated ExMC/1063/CD with further detail as minuted and the AU proposal to establish


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separate requirements for each IECEx Scheme. ExMC WG4 are requested to specifically consider the required qualifications for Lead Assessors.

Decision 2015/61

The Meeting requested nominations (by end of Q1 2016) for additional members of ExMC WG4 to join ExMC WG4 at their next meeting in May 2016 in Northbrook, IL, USA.

13.5 ExMC WG 13 - Business Development

Decision 2015/62


Decision 2015/63 The Meeting agreed that the proposed update of the IECEx Business Plan as presented in ExMC/1021/CD proceed to publication noting the need to include the new ExSFC.


Objections: Nil


13.6 ExMC WG 15 – Non Electrical Equipment

Decision 2015/64


Decision 2015/65

The Meeting agreed that the draft Guide to certification of non-electrical equipment as presented in ExMC/1031/CD and the detailed comments from US and CA be recirculated for a further comment period. Comments to be considered by ExMC WG15 in preparation for a revised document for voting by ExMC with publication by end of 2015.

Decision 2015/66

The Meeting agreed that the draft Operational Document OD 005-3, Supplementary requirements for non-electrical equipment to ISO/IEC 80079-34 Edition 1.0 as presented in ExMC/1032/CD be recirculated for a further comment period. Comments to be considered by ExMC WG15 in preparation for a revised document for voting by ExMC with publication by end of 2015.


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Decision 2015/67

The Meeting agreed that ExCBs and ExTLs may apply for scope extension for the new Standards ISO 80079-36 and ISO 80079-37 once the FDISs have been released.Assessors that are involved in ExMC WG15 are to participate in the assessment process.

14 ExTAG MATTERS

14.1 Report from 2015 ExTAG Meeting

Decision 2015/68

The Meeting accepted a report from Prof Xu Jianping, ExTAG Chairman as circulated as Document ExTAG(Christchurch/ExTAGChairman)05.

15 IECEx WEB SITE and INTERNET BASED “ON-LINE” CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY SYSTEM AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS.

Decision 2015/69

The Meeting accepted the Secretariat report contained in Document ExMC/1008/R regarding the IECEx website and internet based ‘On-line’ Certificate of Conformity System.

16 REPORT FROM IEC TC 31

Decision 2015/70

The Meeting accepted the TC 31 report contained in Document ExMC(Christchurch/TC31 Chairman)06 as presented by Mr Mark Coppler.

Decision 2015/71

The Meeting supported the request from IEC TC31 in Document ExMC(Christchurch/TC31 Chairman)06 for a formal liaison between IEC TC31 and the IECEx ExMC.

Decision 2015/72

The Meeting requested that IEC TC31 consider the conversion of IECEx OD 504 to an IEC Standard and proposed the establishment of a joint Working Group (JWG) comprising members of IEC TC31 and the ExPCC. IECEx experts with experience in both standards development and the certification of competence are requested to submit nominations for membership of the JWG prior to the October 2015 IEC TC31 meeting. The IECEx Chairman to appoint the IECEx representatives to the JWG.


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17 ExNB GROUP REPORT

Decision 2015/73

The Meeting accepted a report from, Mr Thierry Houeix, the Vice Chairman of the European Notified Bodies Group for ATEX, ExNB to be provided as ExMC(Christchurch/ExNB)09

18 REPORT FROM PCIC EUROPE

Decision 2015/74

The Meeting accepted a verbal report from Mr Marty Cole on PCIC Europe 2015 and PCIC Middle East 2015.

19 FINANCE

19.1 Accounts and Budgets

19.1.1 Approval of the 2014 Audited Accounts

Decision 2015/75

The Meeting, in noting the 2014 audited accounts in Document ExMC/1023/DV, approved that they be referred to CAB for acceptance.


Objections: Nil


19.1.2 Approved 2015 Budget

Decision 2015/76The Meeting noted the IECEx Budget for 2016 as approved by the IEC CAB (refer CAB/1368/DV)

19.2 IECEx 2017 + 2018 Forecasted Draft Budget Guide

Decision 2015/77

Members, in noting the 2017 and 2018 Forecasted Draft Budget Guide contained in Document ExMC/1024/CD, agreed that it can be used as guidance when preparing the draft formal budget for 2017 for approval by ExMC and IEC CAB.


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19.3 Information of Dues breakdown in Annual Budgets – Proposal from US

Decision 2015/78

The Meeting accepted the US NC proposal on Information of Dues breakdown in Annual Budgets as presented in ExMC/1052/CD.

19.4 IECEx System Participation Fees

Decision 2015/79

The Meeting considered ExMC/1044/CD and agreed that the revised OD 019 proceed to publication.


Objections: Nil


Decision 2015/80

The Meeting agreed to refer the AU proposal presented as ExMC/1071/CD to the ExSFC for consideration.

19.5 Proposal from US - Budget Preparation Process

Decision 2015/81

The Meeting did not support the US NC proposal on the establishment of a new group to assist and oversee the Budget Preparation Process as presented in ExMC/1062/CD as this is dealt with by the Executive.

21 OTHER BUSINESS

21.1 Presentation from South Africa regarding their hosting of the 2016 series of IECEx meetings

Decision 2015/82

Members noted the informative presentation from the South African National Committee (ZA NC) regarding the preparations for the 2016 IECEx Annual Meetings.

Decision 2015/83


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The Meeting accepted the advice from the South Africa (ZA) NC that the 2016 IECEx Annual Meetings are planned to be held in Durban, South Africa, 5 – 9 September 2016.

21.2 Other business - DE NC Proposal

Decision 2015/84

The Meeting discussed the DE NC proposal on Cyber Security as presented in ExMC(Christchurch/DE)02 and agreed to establish an ad hoc group, with Mr Collis as Convener, to

1. review and consider the work of CAB WG17 and of IECEE PSC WG3 concerning aspects related to the impact on Ex protection techniques and

2. report to the 2016 ExMC meeting.

21.3 Other business - RU NC Proposal

Decision 2015/85

The Meeting agreed that the RU NC proposal on the UNECE CRO as presented in ExMC(Christchurch/RU)03 be referred to the IECEx Executive for consideration and forwarding to the UNECE WG6 and report back to the ExMC.

21.4 Other business – ExSFC Deputy Chairman

Decision 2015/86

The Meeting accepted the nomination of Mr Marco Erdhuizen as the Deputy Chairman of the ExSFC to commence an initial term of three years on 1st January 2016.

23 NEXT MEETING

Decision 2015/87

The Meeting noted the locations for the future ExMC meetings as follows.2016: South Africa2017: USA2018: France2019: United Arab Emirates2020: Canada 2021: Tokyo

24 CLOSE OF MEETING

Decision 2015/88


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In closing the meeting, the Meeting endorsed the Chairman’s appreciation of the following: Standards New Zealand management and staff for all their hard work in ensuring the

success of this week’s meeting All Sponsors for their greatly appreciated support. The Secretariat Team for their work in ensuring that the agenda and papers all ran

smoothly. Attendance at the meeting by the IEC Vice President and CAB Chairman, Dr Ulrich

Spindler Attendance at the meeting by the IEC Immediate Past President, Dr Klaus Wucherer All Delegates for their contribution and assistance in completing a very full agenda within

the set timeframe