1. Purpose of TMC To oversee technical, managerial, and administrative aspects of a project. To provide guidance, evaluation, and decision-making support. To ensure the project is completed within scope, time, cost, and quality standards.
2. Steps in Formation
Project Approval
The project sponsor/client approves the need for a TMC.
Constitution of the Committee
A formal order or office memo is issued by the sponsoring/implementing authority.
The document mentions the name, purpose, responsibilities, and tenure of the TMC.
Selection of Members
Members are usually selected from:
Project director / project manager
Technical experts (engineers, IT specialists, planners)
Financial expert / procurement officer
Legal / regulatory advisor (if needed)
Representative from client / stakeholders
Chairperson & Member-Secretary
Chairperson: Senior-most official responsible for overall supervision.
Member-Secretary: Coordinates meetings, records minutes, circulates decisions.
Defining Roles & Responsibilities
Review project progress reports.
Resolve technical and managerial bottlenecks.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and policies.
Approve changes, modifications, or new proposals.
Provide recommendations to higher authorities.
