Standing Committees of the Council
a. studying and making recommendations to the Council concerning SOCIETY policy affecting the interests of Local Sections; (6/6/03)
b. assisting Local Sections in coordinating their efforts with SOCIETY and Division activities; (6/6/03)
c. promoting both formal and informal cooperation and communication of Local Sections with Divisions and other Local Sections; (6/6/03)
d. exploring possibilities of assisting Local Sections in enriching their program of activities; receiving reports on and rating the effectiveness of Local Section activities;
e. receiving, considering, and making recommendations to the Council concerning petitions for chartering new Local Sections and for changes in territory or name;
f. making recommendations to the Council concerning combining or dissolving Local Sections; (6/14/98)
g. studying the needs for financial support of local activities in relation to the SOCIETY’s program and making recommendations to the Council concerning proper allotments for this purpose; (5/27/60)
h. determining the formula for distribution of dues funds allocated to Local Sections as provided elsewhere in these Bylaws and conveying that formula for approval by Council; (6/6/03)
i. acting for the Council in resolving any member’s appeal from adverse action on a request for assignment to a Local Section in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws. (4/9/75)
j. acting for the Council, in collaboration with the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws, in approving the affiliation of Local Sections with other technical organizations. (11/7/07)
