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PTC Committee Procedures May 2001

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4.4.3 Officer Resignation. Officer resignations must be in writing to the Board. If a

Chair vacates the office before the completion of his/her term, the Vice-Chair shall assume

the office and a Ballot shall be held as soon as possible to elect a new Vice-Chair, subject

to approval by the Board.

4.4.4 Secretary Duties. The Secretary shall prepare and distribute agendas and Minutes

of all meetings of the Committee to Members of the PTC Committee. He/she shall receive

and maintain all documents relative to the PTC Committee and its subordinate groups,

distribute and receive proposals for standards actions, record votes, correspond with

interfacing organizations or individuals in the name of the PTC Committee, and perform

other duties as requested by the Chair.

4.4.4.1 Actions in the Absence of Other Officers. In the absence of the Chair and

Vice Chair at a meeting of the Committee, the Secretary shall take the chair for the

purpose of nomination and selection of a Chair pro tem, who shall then preside at that

meeting.

4.4.4.2 Specific Secretarial Duties. The Secretary shall maintain and distribute an

up-to-date roster of Committee membership, including terms of appointment. He/she

shall keep records of meeting attendance and membership activity. The Secretary shall

notify the Chair of any changes in membership or balance. He/she shall also issue

complete correspondence in connection with appointment or re-appointment of

Members.

4.4.4.3 Processing. The Secretary shall process all inquiries, Ballots, and meeting

Minutes expeditiously.

4.4.5 Removal of Officer(s). The Board may remove an ineffective Chair or Vice Chair

and appoint a successor. The individual removed from office may appeal the action of the

Board to the Council on Codes and Standards.

5 DUTIES OF THE PTC COMMITTEE

5.1 Standards. The PTC Committee shall:

5.1.1 Develop Standards. Develop standards within its charter. This includes the

development of PTC Documents using the format and including the mandatory portions

prescribed in PTC 1 on General Instructions and PTC 2 on Definitions and Values.

5.1.2 Maintain Standards. Maintain standards within its charter. PTC Documents shall

be revised as necessary. Each PTC Document shall be reaffirmed, revised, or withdrawn

within five years after its approval.

5.1.3 Achieve Consensus. Achieve a consensus(1)

for the action proposed on a standard.

5.1.4 Minimize Duplication. Ensure that duplication of standards is minimized.

5.1.5 Conflicting Standards. Not promulgate conflicting standards.

1Consensus [see ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards] means

substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially affected interest categories. This signifies the

concurrence of more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity. Consensus requires that all views and

objections be considered, and that an effort be made toward their resolution