Set up and facilitate Sectorial Advisory Group
IASC advises that cluster should be managed through the creation of a Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) of key operational partners, complemented by separate forums or mechanisms to ensure broader information exchange for all cluster/sector partners. In that configuration, the WCC only plays a facilitator role, all important decisions and document being taken or endorsed by the SAG. The SAG must include the WCC, and it is advisable to include national government representative and local actors as well. The SAG strengthens the participatory nature of the sector management, and because of it reduced size (from 5 to 10 members) still allows decisions to be taken quickly. Eligibility to SAG membership and members selection/election process must be described in the SAG ToR.
Establish TWiG as needed and monitor their outputs
Technical Working Groups (TWiG) are task-oriented and time-limited. They are created on a needs-basis, for example to agree minimum standards or formulate appropriate technical practices, and should dissolve once their task is completed. TWiG are coordinated by a focal point or technical adviser (usually one of the WASH partners) and composed of relevant technical experts. Specific IM and assessment working group can also be created when needed.