2.1. To ensure that the ITU-T metaverse standardization work related to enabling technologies, systems, applications, services, protocols, security, accessibility, and sustainability for metaverse, progresses in a well-coordinated manner among all relevant ITU-T study groups;

2.2. To encourage relevant groups in ITU-T, the ITU Radiocommunication Sector and the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector to contribute to the JCA and share information relating to metaverse standardization;

2.3. To develop, maintain and update a roadmap for metaverse standardization, taking into account ongoing and published standard deliverables from ITU, other relevant standard development organizations (SDOs), consortia, and forums;

2.4. To consider and promote cooperation and complementarity in the development of international standards for metaverse with relevant organizations, including ISO, IEC, ISO/IEC JTC1, the 3^rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), Metaverse Standards Forum (MSF), and open-source communities;

2.5. To report to the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) whenever duplication of efforts or other issues requiring coordination are discovered, to support TSAG coordination function among ITU-T study groups;

2.6. To act as a point of contact within ITU-T and with other standards development organizations, consortia and forums working on metaverse related standards especially to avoid duplication of efforts;

2.7. To maintain a list of contacts and representatives of relevant ITU-T study groups and other related ITU groups;

2.8. To maintain a list of contacts and representatives from other relevant standards development organizations, regional/national organizations, consortia, and forums who participate in the JCA-MV.
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3.    Participation

Participation in the JCA-MV is open to representatives of ITU Membership, including representatives of all ITU-T SGs and TSAG. Invited experts, including representatives from relevant standards development organizations, academia, fora, and consortia are also welcome to participate. In accordance with WTSA-24 Resolution 105 "metaverse standardization", participation is particularly encouraged from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and vertical industries involved in metaverse development to ensure broad representation in the standardization process. Other ITU groups and relevant external bodies may be invited to appoint a representative to join the group.

4.    Working Methods

4.1. The participation of the JCA-MV is according to ITU-T A.18 and will comprise all ITU-T study group Chairs, the TSAG Chair, a number of study group Chair's appointees, metaverse contact persons in ITU-T study groups, and invited representatives from relevant standards development organizations such as ISO, IEC, as well as relevant academia, fora, and consortia.

4.2. The JCA-MV shall conduct its work primarily through correspondence but may also meet in association with meeting of TSAG and relevant Study Groups when necessary.

4.3. The JCA-MV shall progress its work primarily through electronic means, including email correspondence and conference calls, and shall hold face-to-face meetings only when deemed necessary for the effective completion of its tasks.
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5.    Administrative Support

ITU-T Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) provides the secretariat and facilities required for the operation of JCA-MV within its resource limits.

6.    Meetings

The JCA-MV works electronically using teleconferences and with face-to-face meetings three times a year for considering timely updates and reports from different parties. Face-to-face meetings normally occur concurrently with study groups involved in the JCA-MV. Any meetings will be held as determined by the JCA-MV and will be announced to its participants through the JCA e-mail reflector and posted on the ITU-T website of the JCA-MV.

7.    Parent Group and Progress Reports

The JCA-MV reports its activities to TSAG as its parent group at its meetings. An executive summary will be sent to TSAG after each JCA-MV meeting. Progress reports and proposals will be sent to relevant study groups as necessary, in accordance with Recommendation ITU-T A.18.

8.    Lifetime

See ITU-T A.18.
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