Hello, I realize this topic may be one step outside the strict definition of a technical discussion but it is comparable to the well-received discussions of building a NOC. I'm part of a team that is assembling to act as a network architecture group for our company. We need a mission statement that in generic terms says we respond to business needs with architectural solutions, etc. We can read and write, yes, but it would be nice to see how some other similar groups have put together their mission statement. Additionally, I am interested in learning a bit more about the make-up of network architecture groups at other companies. Is membership on your architecture group confined to engineers/architects? Does it include security engineers? How do you make decisions as a group-- democracy/democracy with management veto, etc.? Any other related comments to this project are appreciated. I will likewise provide a summary of my findings. So, if you are interested in this topic, it may be best to simply contact me offline with either your interest in the results and/or your contributions to query. But of course, if others deem this discussion worthy of the mass mailing nature of nanog, I won't object. :-) Thanks, -BM