6.4.1 Conference Development – This Board is responsible for the strategic planning, technical scope, and growth of all ComSoc conferences. Members include representatives from the Technical Activities Council, and at least four Members-at-Large with at least one having served as the technical program chair and at least one as the general chair of a major conference. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.2 Conference Operations – This Board is responsible for the oversight and management of the operational and financial aspects of all ComSoc conferences. Members include the ComSoc Treasurer and at least five Members-at-Large with at least two having served as the general chair and at least one as the technical program chair of a major conference. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.3 Conference Publications – This Board is responsible for the oversight of all ComSoc conference-based intellectual property. Members include representatives from GITC and major conferences. Additional members can be appointed. All are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.4 Education – This Board is responsible for the oversight of all Society educational activities, including administration of the Society’s programs on continuing education, incorporating tutorials, short courses, lectures, certification, etc. Members include representatives from the Conference Development and Membership Development Boards; the Technical Activities and Membership Services Councils; and two Members-at-Large. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director. The composition of this board should be drawn from the academic, industrial, and government communities.
6.4.5 Journals – This Board is responsible for the oversight of Society journals. Voting members are the Editors-in-Chief of Society journals and two Members-at-Large, in addition to the Director. Additional members can be appointed, including Liaison Editors to other IEEE journals. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.6 Magazines – This Board is responsible for the oversight of Society magazines. Voting members consist of the Editors-in-Chief of Society magazines and two Members-at-Large, in addition to the Director. Additional members can be appointed, including Liaison Editors to other IEEE magazines. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.7 Marketing & Industry Relations – This Board is responsible for assuring a comprehensive and cost-effective marketing program of Society products and services. It is also responsible for developing liaisons with communication related enterprises to promote ComSoc products and services. Members include representatives from the Membership Programs Development Board, the Member Relations Council, and at least four Members-at-Large. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director. The composition of this board should be drawn from the academic, industrial, and government communities.
6.4.8 Membership Programs Development – This Board is responsible for the oversight of ComSoc member activities and benefits programs, for individuals, chapters, and sections. Members include four Regional Directors plus three members per region selected by the Director from a list of candidates, consisting of at least four names per region, submitted by each Regional Director. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director. The composition of this board should be drawn from the academic, industrial, and government communities.
6.4.9 On-Line Content – This Board is responsible for initiating, assessing and overseeing Society on-line content. It supports technical committee activities; on-line services; as well as publications, conferences, and education products and services. Members include representatives from the Conference Development, Conference Operations, Education, Journals, and Magazines Boards; the Technical Activities and Member Relations Councils; the CIO; and up to three additional members. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.10 Regional Boards – These Boards are responsible for stimulating, coordinating and promoting the activities of ComSoc members and chapters throughout the IEEE regions. The four regions, each with its own Board, are
- Asia/Pacific
- Europe, Africa, & Middle East
- Latin America
- North America
Regional Boards recruit new ComSoc members; stimulate participation in technical committees, meetings, and conferences; encourage submissions to Society publications; and cooperate and liaison with national scientific and professional societies. Each Board shall have a minimum of five voting members, in addition to the Director. The composition of these boards should be drawn from the academic, industrial, and government communities.
6.4.11 Sister & Related Societies – This Board is responsible for the oversight, collaboration, management, and strategic planning of society relationships with other IEEE societies, with similar national-based societies, and with professional organizations. Membership includes representatives from the Member Relations Council, from selected Sister Societies, from selected Related Societies, and at least three Members-at-Large. All of these are voting members, in addition to the Director.
6.4.12 Standards – This Board is responsible for the promotion and advancement of communications standards and standards-related activities. It consists of six voting members, in addition to the Director, each appointed for a three-year term, with one-third of the members being appointed each year
