ISO 9001 2008 interpretation from UL-DQS
ISO 9001 2008 interpretation from UL-DQS, Check attachment.
The important thing in this interpretation is that DQS still allows a external person like a consultant to be a management representative. Check clause 5.5.5 Management Representative in the attached pdf file
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Anna Ashmore
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Management Representative
I would like you to also consider following points:
1. A management representative should be a person who is well acquainted with the organizations culture. A external consultant may not be aware of cultural aspects.
2. A external person may not be able to decide on providing resources which requires proper authority. I do not think a organization will allow a consultant (management representative) to make commit of providing resources.
3. It will also depend on the time the person gives to the organization.
4. Giving authority for any matter is very important (responsibility is different issue) and it will be difficult to give required authority to external person even in small or micro (tiny) organizations.
Lot of other issues are also involved, but the fact is ISO only releases the standard. Its interpretation is done my numerous certification bodies. which is beyond control of any authoritative organization.
Management Representative
Personally I believe the Management Representative should be a member of the senior management team but understand in small organisations this is not always possible. In the case of a consultant being the Management Representative you will need to have a clearly defined contract which includes the amount of time to be given to the organization as well as the level of authority of the consultant.
Regards,
Tony C