The AB can make changes to the published architectural documents of the OMG and it approves RFP issuances and technology adoptions. To perform these duties the AB has a set of less formal procedures that facilitate the flow of actions between and during OMG meetings. It also occasionally issues documents about what it expects in RFPs and submissions. The AB Constitution was approved by the OMG Board of Directors in 1996. Some statements change the OMG architectural documents.
Some statements address expectations for technology adoptions.
A later section contains the statements issued since that time. The stated position is a recommended approach for technology adoptions. Following this approach will usually not lead to problems in gaining AB approval. The AB requires the subject matter to be binding on all submissions. Deviations will usually result in rejection.