ASTM OFFICERS CONFERENCE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMEN S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ASTM OFFICERS’ CONFERENCESUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMEN’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2. OBJECTIVES At the end of this module, you will be able to serve effectively as a Subcommittee Chairman by: Handling Administrative Responsibilities Conducting an Effective Meeting Preparing Items for Sub and Main Committee Ballots Resolving Negative Votes Effectively Utilizing Available Resources at ASTM Headquarters

3. ROLE OF SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN You Serve As A... Leader Communicator Administrator Organizer

4. DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

5. THE VICE - CHAIRMAN Chairs Meetings in Your Absence Prepares Standards for Ballot Receives and Tabulates Sub Ballot Returns Contacts Negative Voters to Withdraw Assigns Projects to Task Group Chairmen and Follows Up on Deadlines Answers Correspondence

6. THE SECRETARY Records Minutes Collects Task Group Reports Distributes Attendance Lists Assumes Responsibilities of Sub Chairmen in Their Absence

7. TASK GROUPS

8. Task Groups are used to... Create New Standards Review and Revise Standards Develop a P&B Statement Examine a Need for a New Standard Promote Membership/Publicize Activities Review Standards Editorially Determine a Need for a Symposium

9. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TASK GROUPS Establish Missions and Goals of Task Groups Assign a Small Working Group With Experience and Expertise Monitor Progress of Task Groups Encourage Frequent Meetings/Contact for Accelerating Progress Coordinate Task Group Reports at Subcommittee Meetings

10. TASK GROUP REPORTS These Should Include... A recommendation on items for ballot A recommendation on disposition of negative votes A review of existing standards The status on interlaboratory testing program

11. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

12. HANDLING THE ‘RED TAPE’ Notify All Subcommittee Members of Upcoming Meeting Distribute Agendas Publicize Subcommittee Activities Distribute Minutes

13. Report to Main Committee on Subcommittee Actions Return Required Forms to ASTM Headquarters Provide Meeting Room Requirements and Equipment Needs for Next Meeting

14. MEMBERSHIP ROSTER MAINTENANCE Approve New Members With Classification and Vote Check Balance and Classifications of Existing Members

15. CONDUCTING A MEETING

16. Preparation For A Meeting Includes: Preparing a Detailed Agenda Reviewing Negative Votes and Comments Reviewing Jurisdiction List Updating Subcommittee Roster

17. During the Meeting Use Roberts Rules of Order Use the Regulations (“Green Book”) Use Time Efficiently Use Members Effectively

18. PREPARING ITEMS FOR BALLOT

19. Issuing Ballot Subcommittee Ballot: Subcommittee Chairman or their designees are authorized to initiate and conduct a subcommittee ballot. Motion passed at a subcommittee meeting. Concurrent Main/Sub Ballot: Minor revision, or new standard and major revisions that have undergone at least one subcommittee ballot can be issued concurrently. Concurrent ballot can be issued when approved by the main committee chairman and either approved at a subcommittee meeting or requested by subcommittee chairman. Concurrent ballot shall include a rationale.

20. PREPARING NEW DRAFTS FOR BALLOT Use the Standard Templates Use the ‘Blue Book’ for... Form of ASTM Test Methods Form of ASTM Specifications Form of other types of ASTM Standards: classifications, practices, guides, and terminology

21. Preparation and use of terminology in ASTM Standards Include Key Words Use of Metric (SI) Units in ASTM Standards Use of Modified Decimal Numbering System

22. PREPARING REVISIONS FOR BALLOT Request a MS WORD file of the latest version of the standard from your staff manager. Instructions are provided with file. Preferred format: Underline text for additions, Stricken text for deletions. Revision “bars” appear in the margin of the document.

23. PREPARING COVER LETTERS FOR BALLOT Short, Concise Explanation for Balloting the Item Previous Ballot History Changes Made Due to Negative Votes or Comments Requirement for Concurrent Sub/Main/Society Review Items

24. CHECKLIST FOR REVIEWING STANDARDS Submittal Form

25. RESOLVING NEGATIVE VOTES EFFECTIVELY

26. Valid Negative Vote Written Explanation

27. Communication Contact the negative voter before the meeting

28. Consideration Disposition Withdrawn Withdrawn with editorial change Not persuasive Not related Persuasive Previously considered

29. Check to See if a Quorum is Present Ensure Proper Motions are Made When Handling Negative Votes Tally Only Voting Members Determine if Representative Sample of Subcommittee is Present or Letter Ballot Motions

30. Documentation Complete Appropriate Forms Before the End of the Meeting Document Actions and Rationale in Minutes Respond to Negative Voter Through Correspondence

31. UTILIZATION OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

32. ASTM Staff Staff Manager/ Administrative Assistant Editor Information Center Corporate Communications Contract and Grant Management Symposia Membership/ Membership Promotion Technical and Professional Training New Activities Proficiency Testing Program

33. Tools and Resources Technical Committee Officer Handbook Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees Form and Style Manual Long Range Planning Manual Membership Information Packets Committee Bylaws

34. Jurisdiction List Guide to Preparing Revisions for Ballot Guidelines for Writing Research Reports Publicity Forms for Standardization News Submittal Forms Officers’ Conference Handbook Items in “Blue” are available from the ASTM Website

35. REVIEW OF SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES You will now be able to serve effectively as a Subcommittee Chairman by...

36. Handling Administrative Responsibilities Conducting an Effective Meeting Preparing Items for Sub and Main Committee Ballot Resolving Negatives Effectively Utilizing Available ASTM Resources

37. Good Luck In Your Important Role!