7.3 Scope of Professional Activities
In
achieving the objectives of Section 7.1, suitable
professional positions may become IEEE
professional standards or positions subject to
the following:
- In developing a professional position
it is essential that all nonmember
affected parties be invited to contribute to the
development of the professional position.
- To the extent possible, all viewpoints
pertaining to a professional position
should be considered. Viewpoints shall be
considered with relationship to the
primary interest of the profession.
Those viewpoints that cannot be included shall
be reported with the reasons for
non-inclusion to the Board of Directors when
approval of the position is sought.
- The IEEE formulates and enunciates
professional positions for the benefit
of the profession as a whole. Once
approved by the Board of Directors, such
professional positions shall be published in
IEEE SPECTRUM as a position of the Board
and shall be available for use by any
other publication. If the nature of a
given professional position is such that
the possibility of endorsement or compliance
with that position is encouraged, only
those organizations and/or individuals
who authorize the release of their identity
shall be included in any report
concerning their position. For example,
acceptance of employment guidelines or support
of positions by organizations might be
recognized by issuance of term certificates upon
application and by granting of approval by
IEEE-USA. Public announcements of
such presentations are encouraged. Reports
on group compliance, wherein
identification of affiliations remains
anonymous, may be made from time to time.
- Commendations to named individuals or
organizational units may be made for
performance in professional and human affairs by
the Board of Directors upon
recommendation of IEEE-USA or other IEEE
organizational unit.
