Code Administrators Working Group Introduction 28 August 2008

2 Welcome to the group Background and purpose of the group Today’s Agenda Introduction and welcome

3 One of six Governance Review work-strands Strategic policy reform/self governance package Charging methodologies Code objectives Performance of Code administrators Small participant initiatives Code administrators working group Purpose of group Emphasis on accessibility and transparency for smaller parties and customers Encouraging best practice, and where appropriate simplification and convergence. Preparation of draft report for January 2009 The Code Administrators Working Group

4 Management of group Ofgem to chair, and provide facilitative role, plus secretariat Monthly meetings Open door policy for industry participants, and customer representatives. Agenda and slides will be published on website Ofgem team: Mark Feather, Jon Dixon, Cathy Wheeler The Code Administrators Working Group

5 Principles for good code governance An effective governance regime Promote inclusive, accessible and effective consultation Governed by transparent & easily understood rules and processes Administered in an independent & objective fashion Rigorous and high quality analysis Cost effective Sufficiently flexible to circumstances Delivers a proportionate regulatory burden

6