IEEE Communications Society Bylaws - Article 4 - Councils

4.1 Councils are chaired by Vice Presidents to address Technical Activities, Publications, Conferences, Member Relations, and Standards Activities.  Directors reporting to a Vice President serve on his/her Council.  Vice Presidents may appoint a vice chair, a secretary, and additional members as needed, and designate a member to serve as chair pro tempore in his/her absence.

4.2 Council policies and procedures are approved by the Council and with consent of the BoG.

4.3 Technical Activities Council (TAC) - This Council addresses the educational and technical interests of the Society, encompassing the broad range of communications and communications-related technical areas.  Members of this Council include Technical Committee and Standing Committee chairs, in addition to Directors, reporting to the Vice President - Technical Activities.

4.4 Publications Council - This Council addresses the needs of the Society and Society Members related to print and electronic projects, such as journals, magazines, and on-line offerings, not including conference publications.

4.5 Conferences Council - This Council addresses the needs of the Society and Society Members related to technical conferences, workshops, and professional meetings.

4.6 Member Relations Council - This Council addresses all Society activities and programs related to members, chapters, membership development, marketing, industry relations, sister and related societies, and Society regions.  Members of this Council include the President-Elect and the Past President, in addition to all Directors reporting to the Vice President - Member Relations.

4.7 Standards Activities Council - This Council oversees the work of Director of Standards Development and Director of Standardization Programs Development, and their respective Boards. Members of the Council include the Vice President - Standards Activities, Vice President – Technical Activities, Directors who report to Vice President – Standards Activities, and the Chairs of any Standards Committees that are established and report to the Standards Activities Council Directors.