The OASIS Service Oriented Architecture Reference Model TC develops a reference model to encourage the continued growth of different and specialized SOA implementations whilst preserving a common layer of understanding about what SOA is.
 
The TC will:
 
-- deliver a Service Oriented Architecture Reference Model (SOA-RM) and, if it elects, ancillary materials as described under "purpose" above.
 
-- allow the commission of sub-committees to create specialized SOA models for vertical industries or technology families.
 
-- propose usage and implementation guidelines for creating specializations of the reference model, whether as a formal methodology or as best practice guidelines.