Commercial Practices Committee
Commercial Practices Committee
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The Commercial Practices Committee reports to and is subject to the control of the Board of Directors. Representatives to the Commercial Practices Committee shall be the officer or employee of each member in charge of ensuring commercially viable processes associated with interconnected electric system operation. The Commercial Practices Committee shall:
- Monitor the current state and evolution of the electric energy supply industry and proactively recommend commercial practices that meet industry needs and promote commerce,
- Work with all SPP organizational groups to promote a high standard of operational reliability,
- Carefully review existing and proposed changes to SPP and NERC policies and make recommendations as to their impact on commercial aspects of SPP operation,
- Coordinate efforts with neighboring regions through NERC,
- Oversee, provide guidance and make appropriate recommendations related to system administration of SPP computer systems providing commercial services,
- Keep informed on legal, regulatory and other matters relating to commercial practices that may be of interest and concern to SPP members,
- Assist the SPP Staff in responding to external information requests pertaining to commercial practice related matters, and
- Respond to activities as requested by the Engineering and Operating Committee.