Roles

The table below lists the Roles that comprise the Enterprise View of ARC-IT.

Role Name	Description
Advises	An Enterprise that can provide information about a Resource or Document.
Certifies	An Enterprise verifies that a target Resource meets relevant performance, functional, environmental and quality requirements. This could be an independent third party or it could be the same entity that has the Develops role. For instance, an automotive OEM practicing "self certification" would have this role with respect to the Basic Vehicle, whereas an independent certification body might have this role with respect to a Vehicle OBE (though of course the OEM could also fill this role).
Develops	An Enterprise creates the target Resource or Document. The Enterprise that engineers a traffic signal controller (ITS Roadway Equipment), or designs a vehicle (Basic Vehicle) or authors a technical standard will have the Develops role.
Installs	An Enterprise performs the initial delivery, integration and configuration of the target Resource. This might be a system integrator, a state DOT Enterprise performing its own installation, or a device supplier that performs on-site installation.
Maintains	An Enterprise administers the hardware and software that comprise the target Resource. The entity that takes the 'maintains' role typically is delegated authority by the entity with the "Owns" or "Manages" roles, depending on the environment. The maintainer interacts with the target Resource so as to keep that Resource in the Operational state.
Manages	The Enterprise that is accountable for performing actions with a Resource, typically in support of one of the key operations-related roles (operates, installs, maintains). This authority is typically delegated by the Enterprise with the "Owns" role, and commonly accomplished by delegation to Human E-Objects with the "operates", "installs" or "maintains" roles, depending on the context.
Operates	A Human that is accountable for performing actions with a Resource, typically in support of one of the key operations-related roles (operates, installs, maintains). This is the person at the console or behind the wheel.
Owns	An Enterprise has financial ownership and control over the Resource. An Enterprise that Owns a resource is considered accountable for the resource and all of its contents. The Owns role includes ownership during Operations and Maintenance and also Acquisition during the Installation phase. The entity that takes the "owns" role is ultimately responsible for ensuring the resource provides its promised functionality, and for securing data the resources holds and exchanges. The owner is similarly responsible for the facilities inherent to the resource that are used to exchange data with other systems. The owner is responsible for ensuring that any data stored by the resource and any data communicated by the resource are protected to the extent necessary considering the contents of the data and the consequences of its exposure or alteration.
Provides	The Enterprise that provides the basic service of a service package.
Supplies	The Enterprise that supplies a device or software product. The Supplier delivers the target resource to the Owner.
Uses	An Enterprise or Human that interacts with a Resource or Document in a way not captured by other roles. For instance, the person that reviews a document, or the agency informed of project status would have this role.
Verifies	The Enterprise that determines whether or not a target Resource meets documented requirements. This action is typically on behalf of the Owner.