Definition

The role played by those who set overall OAIS policy as one component in a broader policy domain, for example as part of a larger organization. In other words, Management control of the OAIS is only one of Management’s responsibilities. 

Source: Consultative Committee on Space Data Systems. Open Archival Information System (OAIS) recommended practice. CCSDS 650.0-M-2.

Introduction

Management is not involved in day-to-day Archive operations. The responsibility of managing the OAIS on a day-to-day basis is included within the OAIS in an administrative functional entity described in Section 4.1 of CSDS 650.0-M-2.

Management is responsible for functions including, but not limited to:

• Primary source of funding for an OAIS
• May provide guidelines for resource utilization (personnel, equipment, facilities)
• Conduct regular reviews to evaluate the OAIS performance and progress toward Long Term goals
• Conduct risk assessments 
• Determines, or at least endorses, pricing policies, as applicable, for OAIS services.
• Participates in conflict resolution involving Producers, Consumers and OAIS internal administration

Related terms

Consumer

Designated Community

Producer

References

Consultative Committee on Space Data Systems. Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS). CCSDS 650.0-M-2.