Meetings Meetings Primary means of resolving issues A
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Meetings
Meetings • Primary means of resolving issues • A 17 Standards Committee holds face to face meetings 3 times a year • All other Committees – May meet up to 4 times a year – Face to face or – Teleconferences and web conferences are also used
Quorum • Necessary to formally conduct business • Defined as at least 50% of the membership that is allowed to vote • If quorum is not reached, actions at the meeting must be approved by recorded vote
Representatives • If a member cannot attend a meeting they may send a representative – Acts on behalf of the member and counts toward a quorum – May participate in all committee business, with the exception of standards actions • Must be accepted by the Chair
Standards Actions • Standards Actions can only be voted on by the voting members – Include editorial revisions and technical revisions to standards – Approval needs 2/3 affirmative vote provided a quorum is present – Almost always done by electronic ballot
Administrative Actions • Can be voted on by members and representatives – Include membership, adopting minutes and agendas, agreeing to a meeting schedule, and revisions to procedures – Most typical action voted at a meeting
Basic Principles of ASME Code Committee Operations • Meetings for the consideration of standards actions shall be open to the interested public. – Non-members are permitted to attend meetings and participate by asking questions and offering comments. They may not interfere with committee proceedings. • Interested and qualified individuals (representing all categories of code users) are eligible for committee membership.
Basic Principles of ASME Code Committee Operations • Members may be asked to review proposals developed by other committees. – A thoughtful review and suggestions for improvement are expected and appreciated.