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.
