IEEE EMC Society Governance Update

In accordance with IEEE procedures, changes to the Constitution and Bylaws of any Society must be first approved by the Board of Directors of the Society and the Vice President of the Technical Activities Board, the entity that oversees operations of all Societies and Councils within the IEEE. Every operational entity must adhere to legal mandates as a Not-for-Profit Corporation. After approval, notification to the membership must occur using the most widely available publication to Society members. For the EMC Society, this is our Newsletter. Unless greater than 10 percent of the membership informs the Secretary of the Society within 30 calendar days of publication of disapproval, the changes become effective.
The following bylaw amendment was approved by the IEEE EMC Society Board of Directors at its meeting on 17 August 2008.

Existing Bylaws- Section 4.6
On or before 15 August, IEEE Headquarters will mail ballots to Society members, with the request that the ballots be returned to IEEE Headquarters by 1 October.

Amended Bylaws - Section 4.6
On or before 15 August, IEEE Headquarters will mail ballots to Society members, with the request that the ballots be returned to IEEE Headquarters by 1 October. The official ballot and cover letter of the final nominations package shall advise voters to “VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN SIX” candidates from the approved slate of nominees.