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Section 9 - Activities of IEEE Organizational Units
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9.9 Parliamentary Rules and Procedures At meetings of the Board of Directors, and all IEEE Standing Boards and Committees, unless specified otherwise by the Constitution, Bylaws or Policies, or unless otherwise agreed upon by the respective members thereof, the rules of procedure shall be Robert's Rules of Order (latest revision). At open sessions of meetings of the IEEE Board of Directors, the affirmative vote of at least twenty percent of those present shall suffice to order the taking of a vote by roll call on a topic other than nominations, individual personnel matters, or awards. At meetings of the Board of Directors all motions and amendments shall be displayed in their final form, either electronically or other written form, for all members present at the meeting to see before a final vote is taken. The final phrasing shall be retained at least until the minutes including the action have been approved. For telephonic meetings, the chair of the meeting shall state the final wording of a motion prior to voting. |
