The Chapters Activities Board (CAB) is chaired by the vice president for chapters activities as provided in the bylaws and shall consist of the Professional Activities Committee, and of any other standing committees established by the Chapters Activities Board in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws; the ombudsman; and additional members appointed by the vice president for chapters activities. Two or more members of the CAB shall be appointed as vice-chairs in order to continually involve and train new volunteer leadership in the society as well as to share the volunteer workload.
8.2 Appointment of Committee chairs
Chairs of the CAB standing committees are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the vice president for chapters activities. The president may delegate such authority to the vice president.
8.3 Responsibilities
The CAB is responsible for support and programs for member and student chapters; and such other programs and functions as may be assigned by the Board of Governors, the Executive Committee, or the president.
8.4 Professional Activities Committee
The Professional Activities Committee consists of the chair and the two IEEE PACE division coordinators, one for division V and one for division VIII. The chair shall be appointed by the president. Division coordinators shall be appointed by the respective division director. Appointments shall be made by December of the preceding year and shall be for a two year term.
8.4.1 Chair Responsibilities
The role of the chair is to promote professional activities within the society, at the chapter, national, and international level. The chair also acts as a liaison to facilitate communication between society members and the IEEE PACE. This individual also represents the society on the IEEE PACE Division Activities Committee.
8.4.2 Divisional PACE Coordinator Responsibilities
The role of the divisional PACE coordinator is to promote professional activities within the society and to communicate member concerns to the IEEE PACE.
