IEEE Policies

7.6   Protection of the Public 

The IEEE recognizes the obligation of the profession to protect the health, welfare and safety of the public.  Where legislation, regulations, codes, or customs impact on electrical and electronics engineering, the IEEE shall interface whenever and wherever appropriate with legislative and regulatory bodies.  In particular, legislation may include the establishment of qualifications of engineers and the registration and/or licensure of engineers.  In furtherance of this policy, the IEEE:

1. Offers advice and assistance to legislative and regulatory entities;
   
   
2. Encourages the establishment of uniform laws as being in the public interest;
   
   
3. Recommends that there be a minimum of restrictions of a legal nature in the functioning of qualified engineers;
   
   
4. Offers advice and assistance to Boards of Engineering Examiners and similar agencies;
   
   
5. Recommends that, upon request, committees of IEEE members cooperate with appropriate agencies in the development of sound registration examinations which will adequately protect the public interest.