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for multiple Council membership on the basis of the potential participation of that department or agency in the activities of an additional Council.

B6.1.3 Each Council shall elect from among its members a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman, who shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the Operating Procedures of each Council. Officers shall serve for one (1) year, but shall be eligible for re-election for not more than three (3) consecutive terms. A staff member of the Institute shall serve as non-voting Secretary of each Council. Officers of each Council shall also serve as officers of the Council's Executive Committee.

B6.1.4 Each Council shall establish such Boards and Committees as are considered necessary to accomplish its program.

B6.1.5 The functions, duties, and responsibili ties of each Council shall be further defined in the Operating Procedures. The Operating Procedures of each Council and subsequent changes thereto shall be effective when approved by the Board of Directors. The Board may also make changes in any of the Operating Procedures at any time.

B6.1.6 Each Council of the Institute shall schedule a minimum of one (1) meeting each calendar year, at a time and place to be determined by its Executive Committee.

B6.1.6.1 Special meetings of any of the Councils may be called by the Chairman or the Executive Committee of such Council, or shall be called by the Secretary of the Council concerned on petition of ten percent (10%) of the Council membership.

B6.1.7 Notice of the time and place of meetings of any of the Councils shall be given by the Secretary of the respective Council. Such notice shall be given by mail, telegraph, cable, or by delivery in person to each member at least seven days before the meeting. Attendance at the meeting shall be deemed waiver of notice. The notice shall include an agenda of the principal items to be considered, and action shall not be taken by any meeting on matters not specified in the agenda.

B6.2 Member Body Council. The Member Body Council shall be responsible, as set forth below, for standards activities of the Institute, and shall discharge its activities in accordance with the ob jectives of the Institute as specified in the Constitution.

B6.2.1 Approval of USA Standards is delegated to the Member Body Council by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors retains final authority on all matters pertaining to the procedures of the Institute including the approval of USA Standards, and shall specifically act:

(a) when petitioned by the Executive Committee of the Company Member Council or the Consumer Council to review a standard; or

(b) when a majority of the Board of Directors or its Executive Committee recommends such action B6.2.2 The Member Body Council responsibili ties shall include, but not be limited to, the following: B6.2.2.1 Be alert to the need for new standards or the re-examination of existing standards in the light of changing conditions.

B6.2.2.2 Establish procedures for the preparation, acceptance, designation, and approval by the Institute of Standards as USA Standards.

B6.2.2.3 In initiating standards projects, first seek action by an organization competent and accepted in the field, or jointly by two or more such organizations. If unable to obtain acceptable action, to designate an equitable and representative Board or Committee to develop the standard, and a separate Board or Committee to review the standard for acceptance and approval as a USA Standard.

B6.2.2.4 Examine standards developed by competent organizations, and qualify them for acceptance and approval as USA Standards under the procedures of the Institute.

B6.2.2.5 Define the scope of proposed standards projects and assign administrative responsibility. B6.2.2.6 Establish procedures for such certification programs or activities as may be authorized by the Board of Directors.

B6.2.2.7 Stimulate the work of organizations or committees engaged in the development or revision of standards to the end that such work is completed expeditiously and that standards are thus timely and adequate.

B6.2.2.8 Be watchful of the interests of those who may be affected by a particular standards activity so that their views are heard and that a consensus is sought; and that enterprise and initiative are encouraged.

B6.2.2.9 Assure and assign the representation of the United States of America in pertinent international standards development activities concerned with civilian safety, trade, and commerce.

B6.2.2.10 Provide a channel through which another Council, any member, or interested nonmember may request a review of any USA Standard.

B6.2.3 The Member Body Council shall be composed of one representative of each Member Body and governmental member (as defined in B1.2) and desiring representation thereon, and the designee (ex officio, with vote) of the Company Member Council and the Consumer Council.

B6.2.4 The Executive Committee of the Member Body Council shall be the Executive Standards Board and shall be responsible for the administration of all activities under the jurisdiction of the Member Body Council in the interim between meetings of that Council. The Executive Standards Board shall be composed of the Chairman and Vice-Chair

man of the Council and not less than five (5) nor more than twenty-five (25) members elected from the membership of the Member Body Council. They shall serve for a term of three (3) years.

B6.2.5 At any meeting of the Member Body Council the presence of forty percent (40%) of the Council members or authorized alternates shall constitute a quorum. At any meeting of the Executive Standards Board the presence of five (5) representatives or authorized alternates shall constitute a quorum.

B6.3 Company Member Council. The Company Member Council shall represent the interests of United States industry and commerce in the activities of the Institute and shall promote the welfare of USASI.

B6.3.1 The Company Member Council responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

B6.3.1.1 Advise the Board of Directors and the Councils of the Institute on behalf of commerce and industry in matters of policy, procedure, and planning.

B6.3.1.2 Promote the interests of the Institute and its acceptance by industry and commerce as well as the public of the United States as the source of approval for standards and undertake appropriate educational projects directed to this objective.

B6.3.1.3 Assist the Board of Directors to obtain an adequate and widely representative body of membership in the Institute and the needed financial support.

B6.3.1.4 Determine the needs of commerce and industry for standards and stimulate action by the Institute to bring about initiation of new standards development activities, to accelerate completion of pending standards projects, and to initiate review and improvement of existing standards.

B6.3.1.5 Provide a channel through which a member of the Institute may petition for a review of any proposed or existing standard.

B6.3.1.6 Assume responsibility for the advancement of United States industry and commerce in international trade through international standards activities; prepare long range plans for cooperation in such international standardization activities as measurement and communications; determine the needs of industry and commerce in the fields of international standards and obtain appropriate action by the Institute.

B6.3.1.7 Provide a forum for the exchange of experience which could lead to improvement of industrial practice through standardization.

B6.3.1.8 Conduct studies or surveys or sponsor research projects leading to the improvement of industrial and commercial practices by proper use of standards or standardization activities, or lead

ing to the initiation of standards activities for improving methods of communication, identification, and classification for the benefit of United States science, technology, and industry.

B6.3.1.9 Identify areas in which certification programs are needed and obtain appropriate action. Promote acceptance of the certification programs of the Institute.

B6.3.2 The membership of the Company Member Council shall consist of representatives of Company Members or Governmental Members (in accordance with B6.1.2) who elect membership in this Council. and the designee (ex officio, with vote) of the Member Body Council and the Consumer Council.

B6.3.3 The Company Member Council shall establish an Executive Committee which shall be responsible for the administration of all activities under the jurisdiction of the Company Member Council in the interim between meetings of the Council. The Executive Committee shall be com posed of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council and not less than five (5) nor more than fifteen (15) individuals elected from the membership of the Council.

B6.3.4 At any meeting of the Company Member Council the presence of twenty-five (25) members or authorized alternates shall constitute a quorum. At any meeting of the Executive Committee the presence of five (5) members or authorized alternates shall constitute a quorum.

B6.4 Consumer Council. The Consumer Council shall serve in educational, advisory, and coordinating capacities in order to maintain effective representation of consumers and to protect the interests of consumers in the activities of the Institute.

B6.4.1 The Consumer Council shall promote consumer standards and understanding by consumers of the proper function of standards and standardization.

B6.4.1.1 For purposes of this Council a "Consumer" is defined as a person who uses goods or serv ices to satisfy his personal needs and desires rather than to resell them or to produce other goods or services with them.

B6.4.2 The Consumer Council responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

B6.4.2.1 Provide the Board of Directors with guidance in behalf of consumers on matters of policy. procedure, and planning in support of and advance ment of Institute objectives as expressed in the constitution.

B6.4.2.2 Conduct studies and surveys of consumer needs for standardization of consumer goods and services.

B6.4.2.3 Make recommendations for develop ment of standards or standards programs important to the advancement of consumer interests.

B6.4.2.4 Serve the Institute as a contact between the general public, government, and industry in the area of standards for consumer goods, services, and environment.

B6.4.2.5 Promote the education of consumers to the end that an awareness may be developed of the objectives, programs, and standards development activities of the Institute which are directed toward the interests of consumers and require their support and encouragement for maximum effective

ness.

B6.4.2.6 Assist the Member Body Council to achieve effective and adequate consumer interest representation in standards development activities.

B6.4.2.7 Provide a channel through which a member of the Institute may petition the Board of Directors or the Member Body Council for a review of any proposed or existing USA Standard.

B6.4.2.8 Identify areas in which certification programs are needed and work to obtain appropriate action. Promote acceptance of the certification programs of the Institute.

B6.4.3 The membership of the Consumer Council shall be composed as follows:

B6.4.3.1 Representatives of those Company Members or Member Bodies or United States Government departments and agencies which choose membership in this Council.

B6.4.3.2 Five (5) members of the Member Body Council to be elected by that Council.

B6.4.3.3 Five (5) members of the Company Member Council to be elected by that Council.

B6.4.3.4 Five (5) persons experienced and knowledgeable in the consumer field to be desig nated by the Board of Directors.

B6.4.3.5 Such other persons as may be designated by majority vote of the entire Executive Committee of the Consumer Council and approved by the Board of Directors.

B6.4.3.6 Five (5) representatives to be designated by the Executive Branch of the United States Government through its Consumer Advisory Council or other such organization.

B6.4.3.7 The Director of the National Bureau of Standards, (if willing to serve), or such other person designated by the Secretary of Commerce.

B6.4.3.8 Membership in the Institute shall not be a requisite for the designees under Sections B6.4.3.5 through B6.4.3.7.

B6.4.4 The Consumer Council shall elect from among its members an Executive Committee which shall be responsible for the administration of all activities under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Council in the interim between meetings of that Council. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Chairman, and Vice-Chairman of the Council, the Director of the National Bureau of

Standards (if willing to serve) or such other person designated by the Secretary of Commerce, and eight (8) other members of the Council, including two (2) of the representatives from the Member Body Council and two (2) of the representatives from the Company Member Council, and four (4) designated by the Board of Directors, two (2) of whom shall be designees of the Executive Branch of the United States Government pursuant to Section B6.4.3.6.

B6.4.5 At any meeting of the Consumer Council the presence of twenty-five (25) members or authorized alternates shall constitute a quorum. At any meeting of the Executive Committee the presence of five (5) members or authorized alternatives shall constitute a quorum.

Article 7-Meetings

B7.1 The Annual Meeting of the Institute shall be held in December, or at such other time prior to the end of the fiscal year as may be determined by the President. The Annual Meeting shall be held at the principal office of the Institute or at such other place as the Board of Directors may determine.

B7.2 The Board of Directors shall hold an organiza. tion meeting as soon as practicable after the commencement of the fiscal year. Regular meetings shall be held quarterly, upon not less than seven (7) days notice by the Secretary concerning time and place.

B7.3 Special meetings of the Institute, or of the Board of Directors, may be called by the President, or the Executive Committee of the Board, or shall be called by the Secretary on petition of twenty percent (20%) of the Board membership.

B7.4 Notice of the time and place of the Annual Meeting or of a Special Meeting of the Institute shall be given by the Secretary by mailing a copy thereof and a statement of the purpose of any Special Meeting to each member not less than twenty (20) days before such meeting. The notice shall include an agenda of the principal items to be considered and action shall not be taken at any Special Meeting on matters not specified in the agenda.

B7.5 Notice of the time, place, and purpose of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given by the Secretary of the Institute. Such notice shall be given by mail, telegraph, cable, or by delivery in person to each member at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Attendance at any such meeting shall be deemed waiver of notice. The notice shall include an agenda of the principal items to be considered and action shall not be taken at any Special Meeting on matters not specified in the agenda.

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Article 8- Fiscal Year

B8.1 The fiscal year of the Institute shall be the calendar year.

Article 9 - Parliamentary Procedure

B9.1 On questions of parliamentary procedure not covered in these Bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order (latest edition) shall prevail.

Article 10- Amendments

B10.1 Copies of amendments to these Bylaws, proposed through written petition by any ten (10) members of the Institute or any one member of the

Board of Directors shall be circulated by the Secre tary to each member of the Board of Directors at least thirty (30) days before the meeting at which action is to be taken by the Board. If a proposed amendment receives approval by three-fourths (75%) of those present at any meeting of the Board. the Secretary shall cause the proposal with notice of the Board action to be published in an official publication of the Institute, which is sent to all members. If, during the thirty (30) day period fol lowing publication, no objection in writing is received from a voting member of the Institute at the office of the Institute, the proposed change shall become effective at the end of such period. If an objection is received from a voting member during such period, the proposed change shall not be effective unless and until reaffirmed by a majority of the entire Board. Notice of the final disposition of proposed amendments shall be reported in a regular publication of the Institute.

Mr. McCUNE. It is obvious that the purposes of the Institute and the purposes of H.R. 17424-to strengthen representation of U.S. interests in voluntary international standards and standardization activities and support establishment of a clearinghouse for standards and standardization activities-are in complete accord.

Early enactment of H.R. 17424 will provide necessary Government support to important standardization activities that need to be strengthened for the good of the overall economy, and to assure the proper competitive position of American goods and services in international trade and commerce.

This subcommittee has received previous testimony to the fact that, while the United States has excellent representation in many committees of the International Organization for Standardization, the International Electrotechnical Commission, and COPANT, such representation must be broadened and strengthened.

At the present time, there are some 115 active ISO projects and this nation participates in 74. The United States of America Standards Institute holds the secretariat of 10 committees.

The secretariat is not a secretary. A secretariat is the one who initiates the work and provides for it. This is spread through many, many nations.

Insofar as the work of the International Electrotechnical Commission is concerned, the United States participates in virtually all committees and the Institute holds the secretariat of six and the secretariat of an additional six subcommittees.

The role of the United States in COPANT activities is largely one of cooperation and advice. While we participate in some committees, it has been our policy not to seek secretariats, preferring to help strengthen the voluntary standardization activities of our South American neighbors.

Because H.R. 17424 affords, for the first time, the opportunity for the Federal Government to provide financial support for international standardization activities, I would like to present a few thoughts. on why this support is necessary at this time. I want to state, however, that it is our sincere hope that the program envisioned in this legislation will become totally unnecessary in the years to come, as interest in international standards grows in American industry and required financial support by industry is obtained.

As an officer and director of the Institute, and of the former association, I am aware that the United States has not participated as extensively or as well in international standardization activities as might be expected. This was one of the primary reasons for reorganization of the Institute. As the Institute reaches its full potential under the new charter, constitution, and bylaws, we believe that industry along with trade and professional associations will support international activities and will participate in a broader range of programs.

It must be realized that industrial support for international standardization will not come overnight. The Institute must develop a program which will provide the opportunity for the development of standards and their adoption by international standards-making organizations. This is the best way to attract support. Federal assistance is necessary at this time, but, as I stated earlier, we hope such support will only be necessary on a short-term basis.

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