OASIS Open

1. Opening and Agenda Approval. Colin Evans called the meeting to order at 11:00 am and the announced agenda was approved.

2. Financial Status and Actions. Patrick presented the draft October financial report and discussed associated actions that might be taken, including a discussion of strategy options. In executive session, the Board discussed all the scenarios and possible actions.

3. FDA and XML. Una reported on her discussions with pharmaceutical company representatives at a recent conference - there is strong interest in XML standardization work. After discussion of this and other vertical industry alternatives, it was decided to table further discussion to a future board meeting.

4. Annual General Meeting. An agenda was set for the AGM; all board members except Simon and Jim will be able to attend. Colin and Patrick will give presentations and board members will be available for discussions with members. There will be a board meeting that day (December 12) in Orlando from noon to 5 pm, and its agenda will be set in the December 4 meeting.

5. ebXML Joint Activities. The "Big 4" Memorandum of Understanding between IEC, ISO, ITU and UN/ECE was discussed, with a view towards OASIS participating as an International User Group (IUG). After discussion, it was decided to request external counsel advice on participating in this MoU and table discussion to the December 4 meeting.

6. Closing. Colin closed the meeting at 1:05 pm. The next meeting will be a face-to-face meeting from 8-5 at HP facilities in Cupertino, CA on 4 December; and the following meeting will be a face-to-face meeting from 12-5 pm prior to the AGM in Orlando on December 12.

Jim Hughes
Secretary