A summary of the results is attached. These results helped shape the Task Force's work plans. A key output identified by the Task Force was an FIG Guide on Standardisation, which would assist FIG Officers, Commissions and Member Associations in participating in and influencing the standardisation process. A working draft of this Guide exists, which has been developed by the Task Force with input from a large number of people. The draft will be presented to the 2002 General Assembly for formal ratification.
All comments continue to be welcome.
Contained within this Guide is FIG's policy on standardisation, which was reviewed by the 2001 General Assembly. In so doing, FIG is supporting its objective to collaborate with relevant agencies in the formulation and implementation of policies. FIG is also committed in its objectives to developing the skills of surveyors and encouraging the proper use of technology, activities which are becoming increasingly shaped by standards. FIG will generally seek to ensure that de facto standards become official standards as technology matures, or at the very least that all relevant official, legal and de facto standards are produced in full knowledge of all other related material. In supporting this policy, FIG will dovetail the work of its Commissions and other bodies with that of official standardisation bodies, to ensure that the greatest possible benefit for practising surveyors and their clients is achieved.