This document describes criteria for the management of a repository of data category specifications for use in the creation and maintenance of language resources within a given community of practice (CoP) in compliance with ISO 12620-1. The goal of this document is to define the roles and responsibilities associated with the creation and maintenance of such repositories. It also describes procedures whereby the community shall establish a governance structure for the management of a data category repository, as well as the addition of new data category specifications, and continuous quality assurance procedures.