C/S G.003 - INTRODUCTION TO THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM Issue 7

An Experts Working Group (EWG) consists of individuals who have specific expertise in the matters to be addressed. The Council defines the Terms of Reference for each EWG and invites subject matter experts to participate in the meetings of the EWG. The Council normally requests that the EWG report back at a specified time (or to a specific Cospas-Sarsat meeting). The EWG may report directly to the Council, or it may be asked to report through a subsidiary body (such as the Joint Committee).