ASME Society Policies

The following Policies are current as of June 2011 and include all changes adopted by the Board of Governors through that date.

Only the Board of Governors approves changes to these documents. Changes must be processed through the responsible unit and be accepted by the unit's sector before consideration by the Board of Governors.

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Policy Number Name Responsibility Date *
1.1 Policy on Society Policies
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version] 		Committee on Organization & Rules

6/08

1.2 Certificates of Appreciation
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version] 		Committee on Honors

6/10

1.3 Election of Society Officers
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version] 		Nominating Committee

6/05

1.5 Procedures for Amendments to the Constitution & By-Laws
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version] 		Committee on Organization & Rules

6/08

2.1 Custodian and Operating Funds, Technical Divisions, Research Committees, and Sections
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version] 		Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

2.2

Investment Policy of the Society
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

2.3 Budget and Financial Administration
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version] 		Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

2.4 Insurance Requirements for Contractors to ASME
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

2.6 Capital Additions, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

2.7 Solicitation of Funds
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

2.8 Appropriations for Sections, Subsections, Groups, Student Sections, and Technical Chapters
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

2.9 Fiscal Framework 
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

3.1 Polling and Balloting Procedures for Honors, Medals and Awards
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Honors

6/08

3.2 Establishment of New ASME Society Awards and Contests
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Honors

2/09

4.1   Agreements of Cooperation & Affiliation Between ASME & Other Organizations Based Outside the United States
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/05

4.2 Appointment of ASME Representatives to Other Organizations
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/05

4.3 Qualifications of ASME Elected Officers
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Nominating Committee

6/05

4.4 Appointment of ASME Volunteer Personnel to Non-Elected Positions
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/09

4.5 Travel Expense Contribution
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Finance & Investment

4/08

4.6 Travel Expense Reimbursement
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Finance & Investment

6/05

4.8 Annual Reports by Sectors and Committees Reporting to the Board of Governors
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/05

4.9 Unit Evaluation Review
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/08

4.10

Service on ASME Committees by Members of the Staff
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/08

4.12 Operation Guides
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/05

4.13 Alcohol and Controlled Substances
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

4.14 Society-Wide Affiliations between ASME and Other Societies and Organizations
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/05

4.15 Formation of Vice President Positions
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/08

4.16 Selection, Nomination and Appointment of Senior Vice Presidents
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05

5.2 Student Membership and Establishment of ASME Student Sections
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

5.3 Formation and Operation of Sections, Subsections, and Groups
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Boardof Directors

6/05

5.4

Chartering of Airplanes, Ships and Buses -- Arrangements for Tours
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Knowledge and Community Boardof Directors

6/05

5.6 Establishment of ASME Contests
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors

4/09

7.1 Recognition of Staff Members - 5 Years and More of Service
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05

7.2 Staff Employment Guidelines
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05

8.1 Formation and Review of Technical Divisions and Subdivisions
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knoweldge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

8.2 Technical Chapters
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

8.3

Formation and Operation of Affinity Groups
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Knowldge and Community Board of Directors

4/10

8.4 Registration in Affinity Groups
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowldge and Community Board of Directors

4/10

9.1 Metric System
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Codes and Standards Board of Directors

6/05

12.1 The Conduct of Conferences and Events
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/11

12.2

Annual Meeting and Congress
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Strategic Management Board of Directors/ Knowledge and Community Board of Directors 4/08
12.6 ASME Editorial Policy on Publications
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

12.7 Permission for Reprinting of ASME Publications
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

12.8 Distribution of Mailing Lists
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

12.9 Annuals and Manuals
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

6/05

12.11 Fiscal Policy Relating to Meetings and Exhibits
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

12.12

General Communications: Newsletters, Promotional Materials, Catalogs, Reports and Policy Statements
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Board of Governors

6/05

12.13 Publishing Practices for Technical Units of ASME
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

Knowledge and Community Board of  Directors

6/05

12.14 Use of Member Data
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

11/10

12.15 Intellectual Property Rights
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05

13.2 Student Loan Fund
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors

6/05

13.5 ASME Scholarship Programs
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors

6/05

14.1 Registration in Technical Divisions, Subdivisions and Institutes
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Institutes Board of Directors/ Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.2 Recognition of Deceased Members
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.3 Inactive Membership Status
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.4 Reinstatement of Dropped or Resigned Members
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.5 Dues & Service Charges
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.6 Society Name, Seal, Emblem, Initials, Titles, Identification & Certificates
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Committee on Organization & Rules

3/09

14.7 Recognition of Years of Membership
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.8 Special Consideration for Members of Long Standing
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.9 Special Consideration for Unemployed Members
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.11 Life Membership for Calvin W. Rice Lecturers
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.12 Verification and Certification of Member Application Information
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors

6/05

14.14 Dues Statements
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05

14.15 Base Dues Amount and Student Member Dues
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05

14.16 Fellow Grade of Membership
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

3/08

15.1 Public Affairs & Public Statements
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Strategic Management Board of Directors

4/10

15.2 Engineers' Licensing
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Public Affairs and Outreach Council

4/12

15.4 Ethical Conduct Violation Procedures
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors/Center for Professional Development Practice and Ethics

4/09

15.6 History and Heritage Landmarks
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors/Board on Public Awareness

6/05

15.7 Ethics
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors/Center for Career and Professional Advancement/Committee on Ethical Standards and Review

4/09

15.8 Conflicts of Interest
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]

Centers Board of Directors/Center for Career and Professional Advancement/Committee on Ethical Standards and Review

9/09

15.9 Policy Against Discrimination (Including Discriminatory Harassment) -- Members
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors/Board on Professional Practice and Ethics

4/09

15.10 Public Information
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors/Center on Public Awareness

6/05

15.11 Diversity and Inclusion
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Centers Board of Directors/Center on Leadership and Diversity

4/09

16.1 Research
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Knowledge and Community Board of Directors/Board on Research and Technology Development

6/05

16.3 Guide for Formation of Institutes
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Institutes Board of Directors

6/05

16.4

IGTI and IPTI Roles and Responsiblities [Word Version]
[PDF Version]

 Institutes Board of Directors 4/08
17.1 Executive Director Emeritus
[MS Word Version]
[PDF Version]		 Board of Governors

6/05


*Date indicates the Board of Governors meeting where the policy was last reviewed.