IEEE Communications Society Constitution- Article 6 - Finances

6.1 Assets - All funds and property held by or for the Society are vested in the IEEE.

6.2 Revenues - Basic revenues consist of fees or assessments that are levied on members of the Society for membership dues, covering publications supplied and services rendered to all members. Other revenues may be raised from the sale of Society publications, advertising, expositions, contributions, and from other sources consistent with IEEE regulations. Proposed new income sources require the approval of IEEE.

6.3 Conference Registrations - Suitable registration charges may be collected by the Society from members and non-members attending Society meetings, symposia, conferences and conventions, consistent with IEEE policy and regulations.

6.4 Budget - An annual budget must be prepared and approved by the BoG and IEEE in advance of each fiscal year. Any changes to the budget, or expenditures in excess of budgeted amounts or for unbudgeted items, require advance approval by the BoG before commitment and/or payment.

6.5 Debts - Neither the Society nor any officer or representative thereof has any authorization to contract debts for, pledge the credit of, or in any way bind the IEEE without prior approval by IEEE.