15.2 Definitions of Terms
The
following definitions of terms are provided:
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An IEEE Organizational Unit is a formally
constituted body within
IEEE. An organizational unit has a
formally adopted and approved
Charter and/or scope and has a formal place
within the hierarchical structure of
IEEE. It is understood that the word
"organizational unit" as used in these
guidelines will be replaced by the
actual name of the organizational unit in the
actual position document developed.
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Organizational Unit Position Statement -
A document, issued in the name of an
organizational unit, developed to express an
opinion by an IEEE organizational unit
on a specific topic. This document
should be subjected to a review procedure by the
organizational unit in accordance with
Sections 15.3 and 15.4.
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IEEE Position Paper - A document, issued
in the name of the transnational,
multidisciplinary IEEE, developed to express a
formal opinion on a specific
topic. This document shall be subjected to
a formal review and approval process in
accordance with Sections 15.5 and 15.6.
