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MODULE C - LEGAL

MODULE C - LEGAL. SUBMODULES C1. Conflict Of Interest/Code Of Ethics C2. Antitrust C3. Torts C4. Intellectual Property C5. Speaking For The Society. REVISIONS. DATE. SLIDE. CHANGE. 6/16/06. 7 7 Notes 8 11. First item revised. First bulleted item revised; new bulleted item added.

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MODULE C - LEGAL

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  1. MODULE C - LEGAL SUBMODULES C1. Conflict Of Interest/Code Of Ethics C2. Antitrust C3. Torts C4. Intellectual Property C5. Speaking For The Society ASME C&S Training Module C5

  2. REVISIONS DATE SLIDE CHANGE 6/16/06 7 7 Notes 8 11 First item revised. First bulleted item revised; new bulleted item added. New slide added; remainder of slides renumbered. New reference to P-15.1 added. ASME C&S Training Module C5

  3. C5. Speaking for the Society

  4. OBJECTIVES This submodule will • Explain ASME policies regarding speaking or sending correspondence on behalf of the Society ASME C&S Training Module C5

  5. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS • Definition • Communications with individuals or organizations outside of ASME • External communication responsibilities • ASME staff: most external communications • Standards users (e.g. inquirers) • Other standards-writing bodies • Regulatory bodies • Volunteers: as necessary or desirable ASME C&S Training Module C5

  6. SPEAKING FOR THE SOCIETY • C&S Senior Vice President (Codes and Standards Board of Directors Chair) • May speak on any C&S matter • C&S Vice Presidents (Board Chairs) • May speak on C&S matters within their area of responsibility • Codes and Standards Committee Members • May present approved ASME statements or positions when specifically authorized • Clarification of status required ASME C&S Training Module C5

  7. SPEAKING FOR THE SOCIETY • NOTIFICATION Keep the ASME President apprised of statements made on behalf of the Society. ASME C&S Training Module C5

  8. USING LETTERHEAD • ASME letterhead • For technical responses to regulatory proposals, position statements, administrative and personnel matters • C&S Board of Directors Chair & Vice Chair, C&S Board Chairs • Committee correspondence letterhead • For all other C&S correspondence • Sender acting as participant in an ASME board, board of directors or committee • Employer’s letterhead • When acting as an employee (e.g., inquiry) ASME C&S Training Module C5

  9. BUSINESS CARDS • ASME business cards are provided to • Staff • Individuals under contract with ASME, via agreed terms and conditions • ASME business cards may be provided to • Senior Vice President and elected C&S vice presidents • Use limited to events where participation is requested by staff ASME C&S Training Module C5

  10. POP QUIZ #1 An individual who participates in ASME activities has been asked by his employer to present an inquiry and get clarification on a particular standard. Which type(s) of stationery could the individual use? _____ • ASME letterhead • His C&S committee stationery • His own company stationery ASME C&S Training Module C5

  11. POP QUIZ #2(Extra Credit) A C&S committee member may speak publicly on behalf of ASME on which of the following? _____ • Any ASME issue • Any C&S issue related to his/her committee • Approved ASME positions, if authorized to do so • No ASME issues ASME C&S Training Module C5

  12. REFERENCES • Codes and Standards Policy • CSP-18 Speaking for the Society* • Society Policies • P-15.1 Public Affairs & Public Statements *Available on C&S Web site at http://cstools.asme.org/csconnect/CommitteePages.cfm?Committee=A01000000&Action=7609 ASME C&S Training Module C5

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