5.1 PRESIDENT
5.1.1 Position Function
Serves as the chief elected officer of the IEEE Computer Society and represents the entire membership. Chairs the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee. Provides leadership and direction for officers and society programs.
5.1.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts, at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, and external organizations. The primary staff contact is the chief staff executive.
5.1.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Sets and directs achievement of overall society objectives.
2. Appoints executive committee members, standing committee chairs and other officers and representatives. May appoint ad hoc committees as deemed desirable.
3. May declare positions vacant for which the president has sole power of appointment or for which the president delegates the authority to appoint.
4. Serves as a franchised member ex officio and chairs of the:
- Board of Governors
- Executive Committee
5. Prepares meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to meetings.
6. Presides over board and committee meetings to ensure achievement of objectives and attention to major issues and purposes.
7. Serves as a franchised member ex officio of the:
- Constitution & Bylaws Committee
- Finance Committee
- Intersociety Cooperation Committee
- Personnel & Compensation Committee
- Planning Committee
8. Serves as point of conflict resolution.
9. Represents the society to the IEEE Technical Activities Board.
10. Represents the society to external organizations.
11. Identifies and develops potential future volunteer leaders for the society.
12. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
13. Prepares status reports for the Board of Governors.
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5.2 PRESIDENT-ELECT
5.2.1 Position Function
Is first in succession to the chief elected officer of the IEEE Computer Society. Provides counsel and assistance to the president while preparing to become president in the following year. Provides leadership and direction for officers and society programs.
5.2.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts, at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, and external organizations. The primary staff contact is the chief staff executive.
5.2.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
2. Provides counsel to the president in making executive committee, standing committee, and other appointments.
3. Serves as a franchised member ex officio and chairs the:
- Constitution & Bylaws Committee
- Planning Committee
4. Prepares meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to meetings.
5. Presides over committee meetings to ensure achievement of objectives and attention to major issues and purposes.
6. Serves on or appoints a member to the Nominations Committee.
7. Selects the sites and dates of the board meetings a year in advance.
8. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
9. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
11. Serves on the IEEE Intersociety Cooperation Committee.
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5.3 PAST PRESIDENT
5.3.1 Position Function
Provides counsel and assistance to the president and other volunteer leaders. Provides leadership and direction for the society programs.
5.3.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts, at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, and external organizations. The primary staff contact is the chief staff executive.
5.3.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
2. Provides counsel to the president in making executive committee, standing committee, and other appointments.
3. Serves as a franchised member ex officio and chairs the:
- Intersociety Cooperation Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Membership Committee
- Personnel & Compensation Committee
Prepares meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to meetings.
4. Presides over committee meetings to ensure achievement of objectives and attention to major issues and purposes.
5. Serves as a franchised member ex officio of the:
- Board of Governors
- Executive Committee
- Constitution & Bylaws Committee
- Finance Committee
- Planning Committee
6. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
7. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
8. Plans, initiates, and promotes ongoing interaction with other societies.
9. Ensures web currency.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
5.4 FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
5.4.1 Position Function
Is second in succession to the president and first in succession to the president-elect. Provides counsel and assistance to the president and other volunteer leaders. Provides leadership and direction for officers and society programs.
5.4.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts, at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, and external organizations. The primary staff contact is the chief staff executive.
5.4.3 Position Responsibilities:
1. Serves as a franchised member ex officio of the Executive Committee and Board of Governors.
2. Executes a portfolio as assigned by the president.
3. Presides over board and committee meetings to ensure achievement of objectives and attention to major issues and purposes.
4. Ensures web currency of the assigned portfolio.
5. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
6. Provides counsel to the president in making executive committee, standing committee, and other appointments.
7. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
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5.5 SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
5.5.1 Position Function
The second vice president is third in succession to the president, second in succession to the president-elect and first in succession to the first vice-president. Provides counsel and assistance to the president and other volunteer leaders. Provides leadership and direction for officers and society programs.
5.5.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts, at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, and external organizations. The primary staff contact is the chief staff executive.
5.5.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Serves as a franchised member ex officio of the Executive Committee and Board of Governors.
2. Executes a portfolio as assigned by the president.
3. Presides over board and committee meetings to ensure achievement of objectives and attention to major issues and purposes.
4. Ensures web currency of the assigned portfolio.
5. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
6. Provides counsel to the president in making executive committee, standing committee, and other appointments.
7. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
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5.6 SECRETARY
5.6.1 Position Function
Oversees the preparation and distribution of minutes and other permanent records of the affairs of the IEEE IEEE Computer Society. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs. Is a member of the Board of Governors, elected to the office of secretary by the previous year’s Board of Governors.
5.6.2 Contacts
Primary staff contact is the Administrative Services Manager as assistant secretary.
5.6.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Serves as a franchised member ex officio of the Executive Committee and the Finance Committee.
2. Oversees the preparation and distribution of draft minutes of all society Board of Governors and Executive Committee meetings.
3. Ensures that appropriate permanent records are maintained.
4. Receives and certifies petitions for candidacy for officer positions.
5. Receives and accepts the ballot counts for society elections, and notifies the candidates, officers, and membership of the election results.
6. Assists with overall society interfaces to non-CS entities.
7. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
8. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
9. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
5.6.4 Assistant Secretaries
The incumbents of the staff positions of chief staff executive, director of administration, and administrative services manager are designated assistant secretaries of the board, and in that capacity are authorized to certify board actions for the secretary.
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5.7 TREASURER
5.7.1 Position Function
Serves as the chief volunteer financial officer. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs. Reports to the membership on the financial state of the society.
5.7.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts at all levels throughout the society, IEEE, and IEEE TAB. Primary staff contact is the finance manager.
5.7.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member ex officio of the Executive Committee.
2. Serves as a franchised member ex officio and chair of the Finance Committee (FinCom).
3. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
4. Directs the development of financial objectives and strategies for the society.
5. Recommends changes in finance policy to the Board of Governors.
6. Directs the development of the draft budget for FinCom recommendation to the president and Board of Governors.
7. Directs the development of other FinCom recommendations to the board on all matters having financial implications for the society
8. Prepares financial status reports for the Board of Governors.
9. Ensures the integrity of the fiscal affairs of the society
10. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
11. Assists the president in identifying potential future leaders.
12. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.8 VICE PRESIDENTS' DUTIES AND POWERS OF APPOINTMENT
Each vice president shall interpret and guide the respective board's activities as specified in relevant articles of the Bylaws. A vice president may create ad hoc committees or sub-committees whose chair may be granted franchised membership. A list must be maintained of all appointments and the names of the franchised members. This list shall form part of the Directory of Volunteer Leaders & Staff.
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5.9 VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHAPTERS ACTIVITIES
5.9.1 Position Function
Provides policy direction for the Chapters Activities Board. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs.
5.9.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts, at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society and IEEE, including chapters. The two primary staff contacts are the Director of Volunteer Services, and the Director of Administration.
5.9.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member ex officio the Executive Committee.
2. Chairs the IEEE Computer Society Chapters Activities Board (CAB), and ensures attention to major issues and purposes.
3. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
4. Appoints members of the CAB.
5. Directs development of CAB objectives.
6. Informs the CAB members and subcommittees of CAB objectives and their expected individual contributions and responsibilities.
7. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
8. Prepares CAB status reports for the Board of Governors.
9. Appoints one member to the Membership Committee.
10. Recommends changes in chapters policy to the Board of Governors.
11. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
12. Promotes chapter/society communication and chapter activities.
13. Promotes student activities and programs to serve student members of the society.
14. Assures the continued vitality of the affiliate program.
15. Oversees the Distinguished Visitors Program.
16. Oversees the Chapters Tutorial Program.
17. Serves as a focal point for working with appropriate IEEE entities, especially the Membership Development Committee and appropriate committees of the IEEE RAB.
18. Reviews and recommends updates to relevant sections of the IEEE Computer Society Policies & Procedures Manual.
19. Seeks out opportunities for cross-board cooperation and collaboration.
20. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
21. Maintains handbook and ensures web currency.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.10 Vice President for Technical and Conference Activities
5.10.1 Position Function
Provides policy direction to the Technical and Conference Activities (T&C) Board. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs.
5.10.2 Contacts
Has wide contacts both internal and external to the society and to IEEE, including TC chairs, conference organizers, other co-sponsor organizations, newsletter editors, volunteers, and staff. The primary staff contact is appointed by the chief staff executive.
5.10.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member of the Executive Committee.
2. Chairs the Technical and Conference Activities Board, and ensures attention to major issues and purposes.
3. Assumes responsibility for T&C Board finances, operations, assessment, and planning.
4. Directs development of T&C Board objectives.
5. Informs the T&C Board members and subcommittees of board objectives and their expected individual contributions and responsibilities.
6. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
7. Reviews and approves meeting budgets up to 1% of total IEEE Computer Society expenditures.
8. Presents technical meeting budgets with expenses over 2% of total IEEE Computer Society expenditures to the Board of Governors for action.
9. Recommends to the Board of Governors proposals for new technical councils/committees and proposals for terminating existing technical committees/councils and task forces.
10. Monitors the election of technical committee/council and task force officers.
11. Promotes TC – standards sponsor relationships.
12. Appoints members of the T&C Board.
13. Prepares T&C Board status reports for the Board of Governors.
14. Recommends changes in T&C Board policy to the Board of Governors.
15. Encourages active participation by T&C Board members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
16. Appoints one member to the Membership Committee.
17. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
18. Works with the society representatives to the IEEE Conferences Committee to insure appropriate input/coverage/communications between the society and this IEEE Committee.
19. Reviews and recommends updates to relevant sections of the IEEE Computer Society Policies & Procedures Manual.
20. Maintains handbooks and ensures web currency
21. Seeks out opportunities for cross-board and cross-society cooperation and collaboration.
22. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
23. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
24. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.11 VICE PRESIDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
5.11.1 Position Function
Provides policy direction to the Educational Activities Board. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs.
5.11.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, and external organizations. The primary staff contact is the Director of Business and Product Development.
5.11.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Chairs the Educational Activities Board (EAB), and ensures attention to major issues and purposes.
2. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member ex officio the Executive Committee.
3. Assumes responsibility for EAB finances, operations, assessment, and planning.
4. Appoints members of the EAB.
5. Directs development of EAB objectives.
6. Informs the EAB members and subcommittees of board objectives and their expected individual contributions and responsibilities.
7. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
8. Recommends candidates for Directors of CSAB to the president.
9. Recommends candidates for ABET program evaluators.
10. Appoints a member of the IEEE-EAB Accreditation Policy Committee.
11. Prepares EAB status reports for the Board of Governors.
12. Recommends changes in EAB policy to the Board of Governors.
13. Encourages active participation by EAB members in other IEEE Computer Society activities.
14. Appoints one member to the Membership Committee.
15. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
16. Serves as a focal point for working with outside entities with an interest in education.
17. Directs preparation of the EAB budget.
18. Reviews and recommends updates to relevant sections of the IEEE Computer Society Policies & Procedures Manual.
19. Maintains handbook and ensures web currency.
20. Seeks out opportunities for cross-board cooperation and collaboration.
21. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
22. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
23. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.12 VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
5.12.1 Position Function
Provides policy direction to the Professional Activities Board (PAB). Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs.
5.12.2 Contacts
Has wide contacts both internal and external to the society, IEEE, and other professional organizations, including volunteers, and staff. The primary staff contact is the Director of Business and Product Development.
5.12.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Chairs the Professional Activities Board (PAB), and ensures attention to major issues and purposes.
2. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member ex officio of the Executive Committee.
3. Assumes responsibility for PAB finances, operations, assessment, and planning.
4. Appoints members of the PAB.
5. Directs development of PAB objectives.
6. Informs the PAB members and subcommittees of board objectives and their expected individual contributions and responsibilities.
7. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
8. Ensures appropriate representation of IEEE Computer Society professional practice interests in the appropriate bodies of the IEEE.
9. Monitors operation of subordinate committees.
10. Prepares PAB status reports for the Board of Governors.
11. Recommends changes in professional activity policy to the Board of Governors.
12. Encourages active participation by PAB members in other IEEE Computer Society activities.
13. Serves as a focal point for working with outside entities with an interest in professional activities.
14. Directs preparation of the PAB budget.
15. Reviews and recommends updates to relevant sections of the IEEE Computer Society Policies & Procedures Manual.
16. Maintains the Certification Committee Handbook and ensures web currency.
17. Seeks out opportunities for cross-board cooperation and collaboration.
18. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
19. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the Board of Governors.
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5.13 VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLICATIONS
5.13.1 Position Function
Provides policy direction for the Publications Board. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs.
5.13.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff of the society, IEEE, including editors-in-chief, staff editors, and authors. The primary staff contact is the Publisher.
5.13.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Chairs the Publications Board (Pubs), and ensures attention to major issues and purposes.
2. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member ex officio of the Executive Committee.
3. Assumes responsibility for Publications Board finances, operations, assessment, and planning.
4. Appoints members of the Publications Board.
5. Directs development of Publications Board objectives. Informs the Publications Board members and subcommittees of board objectives and their expected individual contributions and responsibilities.
6. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
7. Appoints Magazine, Transactions, Press and Conference Publications Operations Committee chairs.
8. Appoints ad hoc search committees for editors-in-chief for the periodicals.
9. Recommends EIC reimbursed expense and editorial page budgets to the Finance Committee.
10. Presents proposals for new periodicals to the Board of Governors. Prepares Publications Board status reports for the Board of Governors.
11. Recommends changes in publications policy to the Board of Governors.
12. Encourages and supports the editors-in-chief in their leadership of the periodicals.
13. Monitors EIC performance in coordination with the Magazine Operations Committee, Transactions Operations Committee, and Press Operations Committee chairs.
14. Appoints one member to the Membership Committee
15. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders
16. Maintains close liaison with the representative(s) to the IEEE TAB Periodicals Committee, the IEEE TAB/PSPB Products and Services Committee, and the IEEE Publication Products and Services Board.
17. Recommends candidates for the IEEE TAB/PSPB Products and Services Committee and the IEEE TAB Periodicals Committee.
18. Directs preparation of the Publications Board budget.
19. Reviews and recommends updates to relevant sections of the IEEE Computer Society Policies & Procedures Manual.
20. Maintains Publications Handbook and ensures Web currency.
21. Seeks out opportunities for cross-board cooperation and collaboration.
22. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
23. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors.
24. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.14 VICE PRESIDENT FOR STANDARDS ACTIVITIES
5.14.1 Position Function
Provides policy direction to the Standards Activities Board. Provides leadership and direction for volunteers and society programs.
5.14.2 Contacts
Has wide contacts both internal and external to the society, IEEE, and standards making organizations, including sponsors, working group chairs, volunteers, and staff. The primary staff contact is the Director of Volunteer Services.
5.14.3 Position Responsibilities
1. Serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Governors and as a franchised member ex officio the Executive Committee.
2. Chairs the Standards Activities Board (SAB), and ensures attention to major issues and purposes.
3. Assumes responsibility for SAB finances, operations, assessment, and planning.
4. Appoints members of the SAB.
5. Directs development of SAB objectives.
6. Informs the SAB members and subcommittees of board objectives and their expected individual contributions and responsibilities.
7. Directs the preparation of meeting agendas and distributes relevant information to all members prior to the meeting.
8. Ensures appropriate representation of IEEE Computer Society standards interests at the IEEE Standards Board.
9. Monitors election of sponsor officers.
10. Oversees the activities of CS sponsored technical advisory groups.
11. Prepares SAB status reports for the Board of Governors.
12. Recommends changes in standards policy to the Board of Governors.
13. Encourages active participation by SAB members in other IEEE Computer Society activities.
14. Appoints one member to the Membership Committee.
15. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
16. Directs preparation of the SAB budget.
17. Reviews and recommends updates to relevant sections of the IEEE Computer Society Policies & Procedures Manual.
18. Promotes improved TC - Sponsor relationships.
19. Seeks out opportunities for cross-board cooperation and collaboration.
20. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
21. Maintains handbook and ensures web currency.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.15 DIVISION DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR-ELECT
5.14.1 Position Function
Serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and the IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB). Provides leadership and direction for society volunteers and programs. Serves as a member ex officio (non voting) of the IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors and Executive Committee.
5.15.2 Contacts
Has wide ranging contacts at all levels with members, volunteers, and staff throughout the society and the IEEE. The primary staff contact is the chief staff executive.
5.15.3 Position Responsibilities of Division Director
1. Functions as a communication link between the society and the IEEE TAB Vice President.
2. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
3. Encourages and assists society leaders to meet the needs of their members.
4. Coordinate with the IEEE Division V or VIII Directors and Directors-Elect to ensure that at least one of them attends all IEEE ExCom meetings.
5. Appoints representatives to SSIT Board of Governors and TAB Awards Committee.
6. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
7. Investigates and initiates cooperative actions which are beneficial to both the society and the institute.
8. Ensures that society interests receive due consideration within the institute.
9. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
5.15.4.4 Position Responsibilities of Division Director-Elect
1. Assists the president in setting and achieving overall society objectives.
2. Encourages and assists society leaders to meet the needs of their members.
3. Assists the president in identifying potential leaders.
4. Investigates and initiates cooperative actions which are beneficial to both the society and the institute.
5. Trains board members and encourages active participation by Board of Governors and members in IEEE Computer Society activities.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or by the board.
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5.16 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, COMPUTER
Other than the normal duties of an EIC, serves as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee.
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