IECEx OD 002-2018 PDF

Full title and description

IECEx Operational Document OD 002 — "Tasks and responsibilities delegated to the IECEx Executive". This Operational Document defines the delegated tasks, authorities and routine responsibilities assigned to the IECEx Executive (the Executive Group) to enable timely operational decisions between meetings of the IECEx Management Committee (ExMC). The document is listed in the IECEx Operational Documents register as OD 002, Edition 1.0.

Abstract

OD 002 describes which duties of the ExMC are delegated to the IECEx Executive, the limits of that delegation, reporting and oversight requirements, and how the Executive should operate when making decisions between formal ExMC meetings. It is intended to ensure continuity of governance and enable timely operational action while maintaining ExMC oversight.

General information

• Status: Current IECEx Operational Document (in force as an IECEx OD subject to periodic review).
• Publication date: 7 August 2019 (listed as OD 002, Ed. 1.0 in the IECEx Operational Documents register).
• Publisher: IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission Conformity Assessment System for Ex equipment), owner: ExMC (IECEx Management Committee).
• ICS / categories: Conformity assessment / IECEx Operational Documents — organizational and procedural guidance for the IECEx System (administration, governance, certification scheme operations).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (OD 002 Ed. 1.0).
• Number of pages: Not published as a widely-available standalone PDF on IECEx public pages; typical Operational Documents are concise (estimate: 4–8 pages). If exact page count is required, consult the official IECEx document repository or contact the IECEx Secretariat.

Scope

OD 002 applies across the IECEx System where the ExMC has delegated authority to the Executive Group. It sets out which governance, administrative and operational matters the Executive may decide on (and which remain reserved for ExMC), how those decisions are recorded and reported, and the constraints on the Executive’s use of delegated powers. The document is intended for use by ExMC members, Executive Group members, the IECEx Secretariat, and stakeholders needing clarity on delegated decision‑making within IECEx.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the Executive Group’s remit and specific tasks delegated by ExMC.
• Authority limits and types of decisions that may be taken between ExMC meetings.
• Requirements for reporting decisions back to ExMC, including documentation and timing.
• Procedures for emergency or time‑critical decisions, and requirements for subsequent ExMC endorsement or review.
• Interfaces with the IECEx Secretariat, Working Groups and other Operational Documents to ensure consistent application of delegated tasks.

Typical use and users

This Operational Document is used by the IECEx Management Committee (ExMC), the IECEx Executive (Executive Group), the IECEx Secretariat, convenors and officers of IECEx working groups, and national IECEx Member Bodies. It is consulted when: clarifying who can act between ExMC meetings; recording and reporting Executive decisions; preparing meeting papers that note Executive actions; and during assessments or audits of IECEx governance and processes. Manufacturers, Ex Certification Bodies (ExCBs) and Ex Testing Laboratories (ExTLs) may refer to it for transparency on governance but are not the primary users.

Related standards

OD 002 is part of the IECEx suite of Operational Documents and complements other IECEx rules and guides, including IECEx 01-S (Supplement to Harmonized Basic Rules), IEC CA 01 (IEC Conformity Assessment Systems — Basic Rules) and other ODs such as OD 003‑1 (assessment procedures), OD 060 (business continuity guidance) and OD 009 (procedures for issuing certificates, reports and QARs). Together these documents define procedural, managerial and operational aspects of the IECEx System.

Keywords

IECEx, OD 002, Executive Group, ExMC, delegated authority, governance, operational document, conformity assessment, decision-making, Secretariat, reporting.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: OD 002 is an IECEx Operational Document titled "Tasks and responsibilities delegated to the IECEx Executive". It is a governance/procedural document used within the IECEx System to define delegated authorities and related procedures.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers which tasks and responsibilities the ExMC has delegated to the IECEx Executive, the limits on those delegated powers, required reporting back to ExMC, and procedures for handling urgent or interim decisions between ExMC meetings.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Primary users are members of the IECEx Management Committee, the IECEx Executive (Executive Group), the IECEx Secretariat and IECEx working groups. It is also used by stakeholders seeking clarity on IECEx decision-making and governance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: OD 002 is listed as Edition 1.0 with a publication date of 7 August 2019 and is shown in the IECEx Operational Documents register as an active OD subject to periodic review. There is no indication on the IECEx listings that OD 002 has been superseded as of the document's last published register entry. For the latest status or any amendments, consult the IECEx document register or contact the IECEx Secretariat.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — OD 002 is one of the IECEx Operational Documents (ODs). The ODs are a numbered series (OD 001, OD 002, OD 003‑1, etc.) and together with the IECEx Rules of Procedure and Basic Rules form the procedural framework for the IECEx System.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Delegation, Executive Group, ExMC, governance, decision-making, reporting, IECEx Operational Document, conformity assessment.