20170209 MSC Item 01d 2017 Charter

Market Subcommittee (MSC)
CHARTER
Mission Statement:
The objective of the MISO Market Subcommittee is to provide input and policy guidance to MISO
Management and the Advisory Committee on all market activities including but not limited to any
market related aspects involving: transmission, energy, FTRs/ARRs, credit and ancillary services.
In fulfilling the above stated mission, the MSC will review and consider the elements of existing
and future market design and implementation and will conduct ongoing evaluations of market
mechanisms and suggest refinements as necessary.
Reports to:
Advisory Committee
Expected Meeting Time and Frequency:
The meetings of the MSC will be held on an as needed basis and are open to all interested
stakeholders. These meetings will be held at MISO facilities, by conference call, or elsewhere
as needed. The entity will meet a minimum of four times per year.
Quorum Requirements (if any):
None
Voting:
Any votes will be conducted by straight voting (one vote per eligible Voting Member). All voting
shall be in accordance with the Stakeholder Governance Guide. (Policy Document: Section 3 and
7.3)
Requested Subject Matter Experts
The MSC draws upon the collective expertise of stakeholders that elect to participate together
with qualified MISO staff.
Sunset Provisions:
The MSC may retire based upon the determination t h a t the assigned task and objectives
have been completed or based on the justifications listed in 3.5.5 of Governance Guide
Procedure Document.
Additional Requirements:
None.
Approved by Steering Committee: TBD
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