## Discussion Lists

A Discussion List is an OASIS-hosted mailing list created for the explicit purpose of defining a Technical Committee Charter and determining whether or not there is sufficient interest to form a Technical Committee. The deliverable is a proposal for a new TC.

### Process:

1. A minimum of three (3) OASIS Members submit a request to the TC Administrator
   - suggested name of the list
   - preliminary statement of scope
   - names, e-mail addresses, and membership affiliations of three or more proposers
   - name of discussion list leader
2. TC Administrator announces formation of the list and issues a Call for Participation to the membership and any other interested parties
3. Discussion List Leader posts introduction and topics for Discussion

Discussion Lists are only open for ninety (90) days; after that the archives remain publicly viewable but no new posts are accepted.

Participation in a Discussion List is open to all interested parties; one need not be an OASIS Member to join.

#### Related Information:

OASIS Technical Committee Process Policy - TC Discussion Lists