In the year of 2000 and 2003, InternationalElectrotechnicalCommission has published IEC61508 and IEC61511, providing a basisfor the research on the functionalsafetyofSafety Instrument System.
The decision to hold meetings every two years from now on is part of an ongoing process - largely driven by the UK and Australia - aimed at making the commission more functional and efficient.
The 135 regional representatives are selected by the 27 provincial parliaments, and the 65 functional-group representatives by the National Election Commission.