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IEEE GEOSCIENCE AND
REMOTE SENSING SOCIETY
OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL
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Revised: November 3, 2012
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 2
2 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 7
3 PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Responsibilities of the President ............................................................................... 8
3.1.2 Selection and Term of Office ..................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Duties of the President ............................................................................................... 8
3.1.4 References ................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.5 President’s Schedule ................................................................................................... 9
4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ................................................................................................... 9
4.1 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Responsibilities of the Executive Vice President ..................................................... 9
4.1.2 Selection and Term of Office ..................................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Duties of the Executive Vice President ..................................................................... 9
4.1.4 References ................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.5 Executive Vice President’s Schedule ...................................................................... 10
4.2 SECRETARY ................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Responsibilities of the Secretary ............................................................................. 10
4.2.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 Duties of the Secretary ............................................................................................. 11
4.2.4 References ................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.5 Secretary’s Schedule ................................................................................................ 11
4.3 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ..................................................................................... 11
4.3.1 Responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer ...................................................... 11
4.3.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 11
4.3.3 Duties of the Chief Financial Officer ...................................................................... 12
4.3.4 References ................................................................................................................. 12
4.3.5 Schedule for the Chief Financial Officer ................................................................ 12
4.4 VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLICATIONS .................................................................... 14
4.4.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Publications........................................... 14
4.4.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 14
4.4.3 Duties of Vice President of Publications ................................................................. 15
4.4.4 References ................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.5 Schedule for Vice President of Publications .......................................................... 15
4.5 VICE PRESIDENT OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES ........................................... 15
4.5.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Professional Activities .......................... 15
4.5.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 16
4.5.3 Duties of Vice President of Professional Activities ................................................ 16
4.5.4 References ................................................................................................................. 16
4.5.5 Schedule for Vice President of Professional Activities .......................................... 16
4.6 VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA .......................................... 17
4.6.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President for Meetings and Symposia ..................... 17
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4.6.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 17
4.6.3 Duties of Vice President for Meetings and Symposia ........................................... 17
4.6.4 References ................................................................................................................. 17
4.6.5 Schedule for Vice President for Meetings and Symposia ..................................... 17
4.7 VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES .................................................. 18
4.7.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Technical Activities .............................. 18
4.7.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 18
4.7.3 Duties of Vice President of Technical Activities .................................................... 18
4.7.4 References ................................................................................................................. 19
4.7.5 Schedule for Vice President of Technical Activities .............................................. 19
4.8 VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES ........................................... 19
4.8.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Information Resources ........................ 19
4.8.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 19
4.8.3 Duties of Vice President of Information Resources .............................................. 20
4.8.4 References ................................................................................................................. 20
4.8.5 Schedule for Vice President of Information Resources ........................................ 20
5. PUBLICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 TRANSACTIONS EDITOR ........................................................................................... 20
5.1.1 Responsibilities of the Transactions Editor ........................................................... 20
5.1.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 20
5.1.3 Duties of the Transactions Editor ........................................................................... 21
5.1.4 References ................................................................................................................. 21
5.1.5 Schedule for the Transactions Editor ..................................................................... 21
5.2 GRS LETTERS EDITOR ................................................................................................ 22
5.2.1 Responsibilities of the GRS Letters Editor ............................................................ 22
5.2.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 22
5.2.3 Duties of the GRS Letters Editor ............................................................................ 22
5.2.4 References ................................................................................................................. 22
5.2.5 Schedule for the GRS Letters Editor ...................................................................... 22
5.3 J-STARS EDITOR ........................................................................................................... 23
5.3.1 Responsibilities of the J-STARS Editor ................................................................ 23
5.3.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 23
5.3.3 Duties of the J-STARS Editor- ................................................................................ 23
5.3.4 References ................................................................................................................. 23
5.3.5 Schedule for the J-STARS EDITOR…………………………………………….. 24
5.4 MAGAZINE EDITOR ..................................................................................................... 24
5.4.1 Responsibilities of the Magazine Editor ................................................................. 24
5.4.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 24
5.4.3 Duties of the Magazine Editor ................................................................................. 24
5.4.4 References ................................................................................................................. 25
5.4.5 Schedule for the Magazine Editor .......................................................................... 25
5.5 NEWSLETTER EDITOR ............................................................................................... 25
5.5 1 Responsibilities of the Newsletter Editor………………………………………... 24
5.5.2 How Selected and Term of Office………………………………………………... 26
5.5.3 Duties of the Newsletter Editor……………………………………………………26
5.5.4 References………………………………………………………………………….26
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5.5.5 Schedule for the Newsletter Editor
5.6 PROCEDURE FOR MANUSCRIPTS’ HANDLING AUTHORED BY EICError! Bookmark not defined.
6. DIRECTORATES .................................................................................................................... 27
6.1 EDUCATION DIRECTOR ............................................................................................. 27
6.1.1 Responsibilities of the Education Director ............................................................. 27
6.1.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 28
6.1.3 Duties of the Education Director ............................................................................ 28
6.1.4 References ................................................................................................................. 28
6.1.5 Schedule for the Education Director ...................................................................... 28
6.2 DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS ............................................................. 29
6.2.1 Responsibilities of the Director of Corporate Relations ....................................... 29
6.2.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 29
6.2.3 Duties of the Director of Corporate Relations ....................................................... 29
6.2.4 References ................................................................................................................. 29
6.2.5 Schedule for the Director of Corporate Relations ................................................. 29
6.3 EXECUTIVE OFFICER ................................................................................................. 30
6.3.1 Responsibilities of the Executive Officer ................................................................ 30
6.3.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 30
6.3.3 Duties of the Executive Officer ................................................................................ 30
6.3.4 References ................................................................................................................. 30
6.3.5 Schedule for the Executive Officer ......................................................................... 30
7 STANDING COMMITTEES .................................................................................................. 30
7.1 AWARDS COMMITTEE ............................................................................................... 30
7.1.1 Responsibilities of the Awards Committee............................................................. 30
7.1.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 32
7.1.3 Duties of the Awards Committee ........................................................................ 3332
7.1.4 References ................................................................................................................. 33
7.1.5 Schedule for the Awards Committee ...................................................................... 33
7.2 CHAPTERS COMMITTEE .......................................................................................... 35
7.2.1 Responsibilities of the Chapters Committee .......................................................... 35
7.2.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 35
7.2.3 Duties of the Chapters Committee .......................................................................... 35
7.2.4 References ............................................................................................................. 3635
7.2.5 Schedule for the Chapters Committee ................................................................ 3635
7.3 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ..................................................................................... 36
7.3.1 Responsibilities of the Membership Committee .................................................... 36
7.3.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 36
7.3.3 Duties of the Membership Committee .................................................................... 36
7.3.4 References ............................................................................................................. 3736
7.3.5 Schedule for the Membership Committee .............................................................. 37
7.4 CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE ...................................................... 37
7.4.1 Responsibilities of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee ................................ 37
7.4.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 37
7.4.3 Duties of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee ................................................ 37
7.4.4 References ................................................................................................................. 37
7.4.5 Schedule for the Constitution and Bylaws Committee ..................................... 3837
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7.5 OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES MANUAL COMMITTEE .......................... 3837
7.5.1 Responsibilities of the Operations and Procedures Manual Committee ......... 3837
7.5.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 38
7.5.3 Duties of the Operations and Procedures Manual Committee ............................ 38
7.5.4 References ................................................................................................................. 38
7.5.5 Schedule for the Operations and Procedures Manual Committee ...................... 38
7.6 HISTORY COMMITTEE ............................................................................................... 38
7.6.1 Responsibilities of the History Committee ............................................................. 38
7.6.2 How Selected and Term of Office ....................................................................... 3938
7.6.3 Duties of the History Committee ......................................................................... 3938
7.6.4 References ................................................................................................................. 39
7.6.5 Schedule for the History Committee ...................................................................... 39
7.7 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE ................................................................... 39
7.7.1 Responsibilities of the Strategic Planning Committee .......................................... 39
7.7.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 39
7.7.3 Duties of the Strategic Planning Committee .......................................................... 39
7.7.4 References ............................................................................................................. 4039
7.7.5 Schedule for the Strategic Planning Committee ................................................ 4039
7.8 CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ............................................................... 40
7.8.1 Responsibilities of the Conference Advisory Committee ...................................... 39
7.8.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 39
7.8.3 Duties of the Conference Advisory Committee...................................................... 40
7.8.4 References ................................................................................................................. 39
7.8.5 Schedule for the Conference Advisory Committee ............................................... 40
7.9 FELLOWS AND SENIOR MEMBER SEARCH COMMITTEE .......................... 4140
7.9.1 Responsibilities of the Fellows and Senior Member Search Committee ......... 4140
7.9.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 41
7.9.3 Duties of the Committee ........................................................................................... 41
7.9.4 References ................................................................................................................. 41
7.9.5 Schedule of Activities ............................................................................................... 41
7.10 SENIOR COUNCIL ........................................................................................................ 43
7.10.1 Responsibilities of Members of the Senior Council ............................................... 43
7.10.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 43
7.10.3 Duties of Members of the Senior Council .............................................................. 43
7.10.4 References ................................................................................................................. 43
7.10.5 Schedule for the Senior Council .............................................................................. 43
7.11 GRSS TECHNICAL COMMITTEES ........................................................................... 43
7.11.1 Responsibilities of the GRSS Technical Committees ............................................ 43
7.11.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 44
7.11.3 Duties of the GRSS Technical Committees ............................................................ 44
7.11.4 References ................................................................................................................. 44
7.11.5 Schedule for the GRSS Technical Committees ...................................................... 44
7.12 IGARSS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ....................................................................... 44
7.12.1 Responsibilities of each IGARSS Organizing Committee .................................... 44
7.12.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 45
7.12.3 Duties of each IGARSS Organizing Committee .................................................... 45
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7.12.4 References ................................................................................................................. 45
7.12.5 Schedule for the IGARSS Organizing Committee ................................................ 45
7.13 PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE ......................................... 46
7.13.1 Responsibilities of the Publicity and Public Relations Committee ...................... 46
7.13.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 46
7.13.3 Duties of the Publicity and Public Relations Committee ...................................... 46
7.13.4 References ................................................................................................................. 46
7.13.5 Schedule for the Publicity and Public Relations Committee ................................ 46
7.14 FINANCE COMMITTEE ............................................................................................... 46
7.14.1 Responsibilities of the Finance Committee ............................................................ 46
7.14.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 47
7.14.3 Duties of the Finance Committee ............................................................................ 47
7.14.4 References ................................................................................................................. 47
7.14.5 Schedule for the Finance Committee ...................................................................... 47
7.15 WEB EDITOR .................................................................................................................. 47
7.15.1 Responsibilities of the Web Editor .......................................................................... 47
7.15.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 47
7.15.3 Duties of Web Editor ................................................................................................ 47
7.15.4 References ................................................................................................................. 48
7.15.5 Schedule for Web Editor ......................................................................................... 48
7.16 DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS PROGRAM ................................................................ 48
7.16.1 Responsibilities of the Distinguished Speakers Program Chair .......................... 48
7.16.2 How Selected and Term of Office ........................................................................... 49
7.16.3 Duties of the Distinguished Speakers Program Chair .......................................... 49
7.16.4 Procedure for Selection of the GRSS Distinguished Speakers ............................. 49
7.16.5 References ................................................................................................................. 50
7.16.6 Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 50
7.17 NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE .................................................................................... 50
7.17.1 Responsibilities of the nominations committee ...................................................... 50
7.17.2 Selection and Term of Office ................................................................................... 49
7.17.3 Elections Procedure .................................................................................................. 49
7.17.4 References ................................................................................................................. 52
7.17.5 Nominations Committee Schedule .......................................................................... 52
7.18 REGIONAL LIAISON COMMITTEES ....................................................................... 52
7.18.1 Responsibilities and Duties of the Regional Liaison Coordinators ...................... 52
7.18.2 Selection and Term of Office of the Regional Liaison Coordinators ................... 52
7.18.3 Duties of the Regional Liaison Coordinators ......................................................... 53
7.18.4 References ................................................................................................................. 53
7.18.5 Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 53
7.19 BOOK SERIES CHAIR .................................................................................................. 53
8 GRSS ADCOM ORGANIZATION ........................................................................................ 54
8.1 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ADCOM ............................................... 54
8.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF THE ADCOM ...................................................... 54
9 LIST OF ACRONYMS ........................................................................................................ 5857
10 CHANGE RECORD…………………………………………………………………………. 56
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2 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared as a guide for the officers, standing committee chairpersons and
representatives of the GRSS Administrative Committee (AdCom) to other IEEE bodies as a means of
providing information on the normal operating procedures of the GRS Society. The essential
information used to define the duties and responsibilities associated with these offices is derived from
the GRSS Constitution and GRSS Bylaws. However, additional functions, procedures and
schedules have evolved to enable the smooth operation of the GRSS. Material on these procedures
has been combined in this Operations and Procedures Manual with pertinent references to the
Constitution and Bylaws to form complete sets of instructions for present and potential future office
holders in the GRSS.
Because this manual describes procedures that evolve in practice, it is expected to continually
undergo revision as responsibilities change and new procedures are developed or new offices created.
Society office holders are therefore encouraged to recommend changes and additions to the various
sections of this manual as necessary on a timely basis. Changes should be submitted to the GRSS
Executive Vice President, who will edit the material provided and coordinate the incorporation of
such material into the Manual with the GRSS Operations and Procedures Manual Committee.
The GRSS AdCom represents the GRSS Society membership and conducts business for the Society
on its behalf. GRSS AdCom members are elected by either the GRSS membership or AdCom for
nominal three-year terms.
The Society is governed by the GRSS President. The President is assisted by the GRSS AdCom in
conducting the business and in formulating decisions for the Society. AdCom meetings are held
regularly, at least twice per year. Between AdCom meetings, decisions that cannot be postponed can
be made by the GRSS Executive Committee or by electronic voting.
Revision History:
David Goodenough 1997
James Gatlin 1998
Tom Jackson 1998
Werner Wiesbeck 1998
Kiyo Tomiyasu 2002
Albin J. Gasiewski 2002
Alberto Moreira 2008, 2009
Jon Atli Benediktsson, 2010
Melba Crawford, 2012
Kamal Sarabandi, 2013
Kamal Sarabandi, 2014
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3 PRESIDENT
3.1.1 Responsibilities of the President
The President manages Society affairs as directed by the AdCom and in accordance with the
President’s powers and duties as defined in the Constitution and Bylaws. The President is responsible
for the protection of Society interests, and represents these interests before all IEEE boards and other
IEEE and non-IEEE bodies. Reporting to the President are the Executive Officer, the Chair of the
Senior Council, the Chair of the Nominations Committee, and the Regional Task Force.
3.1.2 Selection and Term of Office
The President is elected by elected members of the AdCom at an annual (November meeting for a
term of one calendar year commencing January 1. The President must be at least a Senior Member
grade IEEE member and an elected member of the GRSS AdCom.
3.1.3 Duties of the President
The President shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Society. The President shall:
Assume office on the first day of January of the President’s term of office each year.
Provide a photo and bio-sketch to IEEE Headquarters on a timely basis upon election.
Appoint the GRSS Vice Presidents, the Chief Finance Officer, and the Secretary as provided by the Bylaws at the time of the President’s election.
Provides a list of Society officers to IEEE Headquarters on a timely basis after appointments are made.
Advise on the appointment of Chairpersons of GRSS Standing and Ad Hoc committees and GRSS representatives to other IEEE bodies.
Prepare agendas for (jointly with the ExCom), and preside over regular and any Executive or special AdCom meetings during the calendar year.
Oversee inter-societal activities and international liaisons
Oversee GRSS Regional Task Force Committee.
Appoint the Nominations Committee before February 1st of each year.
Coordinate the tasks and activities of the Society’s Executive Officer
Represent GRSS in communications with IEEE TAB, RAB and the Division IX Director, as well as with Presidents of other Societies.
Preside during the opening ceremony and Awards Banquet at GRSS International Symposia.
Assemble a year-end President's Report for the TAB Chairperson
Write and edit the President's column for GRSS Magazine
Serve as a voting member of the IEEE TAB.
Attend Division IX meetings.
Attend the Society/Council President's Forum.
Approve formation of new GRSS chapters.
Represent the GRSS at international remote sensing conferences.
Each year, by September 30 and/or on TAB request, designate a position by title, the incumbent of which will serve as an alternate to attend TAB meetings in the absence of the
President.
Transfer to the succeeding President all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end
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of the term in office.
3.1.4 References
Constitution: VI.3- 5; VI.8-11; VI.14; VII.3; X.2
Bylaws: I.1; I.3;II.1; II.3-18; II.22; III.1; III.5-6; III.8; IV.2; IV.6; IV.13; V.1-2
3.1.5 President’s Schedule
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x (x) x x
Committee Appointments x
Prepare AdCom Meeting Agenda x x X
Attend IEEE TAB and
President's Council Meetings
x x x
Write President's Column for Magazine x x x x
Year end TAB report x
Attend Division IX meetings As scheduled
4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
4.1 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
4.1.1 Responsibilities of the Executive Vice President
The Executive Vice President supports the goals and objectives of the Society and assists the
President in these activities. Reporting to the Executive Vice President are the Chair of the
Constitution and Bylaws Committee, the Chair of the Operations and Procedures Manual
Committee, , and the Chair of the Finance Committee. The Executive Vice President serves as Chair
of the Strategic Planning Committee. In terms of activities, the Executive Vice President serves an
apprenticeship to the position of President.
4.1.2 Selection and Term of Office
The Executive Vice President is elected by the voting members of the AdCom at the annual
(November) meeting for a term of one calendar year. Nominations are as per Section II.1 of the
Bylaws. The Executive Vice President must be at a GRSS IEEE member level and an elected member
of the GRSS Administrative Committee.
4.1.3 Duties of the Executive Vice President
Assist the President in the performance of the President’s duties.
Attend IEEE TAB meetings with the President.
Perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President.
Chair the Strategic Planning Committee.
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Provide advice to the President on the appointment of GRSS Committee officers.
Prepare reports on AdCom planning activities for publication in the Newsletter.
Submit reports on the Constitution and Bylaws.
Arrange distribution of Society Constitution, Bylaws, and Operation and Procedures Manuals as needed.
Transfer to the succeeding Executive Vice President all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
Assume office on the first day of January of the Executive Vice President’s term of office each year.
4.1.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.11; VI.14
Bylaws: II.1; II.7; III.1; III.5; III.7-8; IV.6; IV.9; V.1-2
4.1.5 Executive Vice President’s Schedule
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
Advise on Committee Appointments x
Advise on AdCom Meeting Agenda x x x
Attend IEEE TAB and
President's Council Meetings
(as required by GRSS President)
x x x
Year end TAB report x
Attend Division IX meetings As scheduled
4.2 SECRETARY
4.2.1 Responsibilities of the Secretary
The GRSS AdCom Secretary is responsible for recording and distribution of AdCom minutes, and
related documents. The Secretary coordinates with the Society Executive Officer regarding archiving
and distribution of intra and inter Society correspondences, electronic files, rosters, and related
documents.
4.2.2 Selection and Term of Office
The incoming President shall submit to the members of the AdCom the name of a proposed Secretary
for appointment. If the majority of the members of the AdCom do not object within 30 days from the
date of oral submission or mailing said submission, the appointment shall become final. If a majority
of the voting members of the AdCom object, a new name or names must be submitted on a timely
basis. The incumbent Secretary shall remain in office until a successor is appointed and arranges to
take over the office. The Secretary will maintain all files and records for the AdCom and will prepare
minutes of all AdCom meetings on a timely basis.
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4.2.3 Duties of the Secretary
Assist the President in the preparation of the AdCom agendas, in the roll call and other logistical operations of the AdCom meeting.
Have available, during AdCom meetings, the minutes for all AdCom meetings held during the prior year.
Arrange distribution of any modifications to the roster of AdCom members, Standing and Technical Committee Chairmen, and Co-Chairmen, Technical Subcommittee Chairmen, and
Chapter Chairmen.
Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the "extended" AdCom mailing list.
Prepare and write the minutes of all AdCom meetings during the Secretary’s term and arrange for timely distribution to the "extended" AdCom electronic mailing list.
The Secretary, shall make such reports of activities as may be required by the AdCom, Technical Activities Board or the IEEE bylaws.
Provide the IEEE TAB copies of the AdCom minutes on an annual basis.
Transfer to the succeeding Secretary all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
4.2.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.7; VI.14; VIII.1
Bylaws: II.3; II.24-25; III.1-2
4.2.5 Secretary’s Schedule
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x (x) x x
Distribute Minutes x x x
4.3 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
4.3.1 Responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for preparing an annual budget, for receiving
requests for disbursement of GRSS funds, for receiving said disbursement from IEEE Headquarters,
for managing the society’s working relationship with the IEEE Technical Activities Department
(TAD) finance group, and for providing regular reports to the AdCom on the financial status of the
society.
4.3.2 Selection and Term of Office
The incoming President shall submit to the members of the AdCom the name of a proposed Chief
Financial Officer for appointment. If the majority of the members of the AdCom do not object within
30 days from the date of oral submission or mailing said submission, the appointment shall become
final. If a majority of the voting members of the AdCom object, a new name or names must be
submitted on a timely basis. The incumbent Chief Financial Officer shall remain in office until a
successor is appointed and arranges to assume the responsibilities of the office.
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4.3.3 Duties of the Chief Financial Officer
Formulate the Society's annual budget and prepare draft budgets for review and approval by the President and the AdCom. These budgets will be submitted prior to TAB’s approval of
budgets and page rates.
Attend one TAB finance meeting per year at IEEE Headquarters.
Prepare financial reports for the GRSS AdCom.
Provide regular reports on the investments of the Society and its reserves.
Approve payments for authorized requests. Send permission to pay said bills to IEEE Headquarters.
Perform other duties the President may assign. Manage the society’s working relationship with the IEEE/TAD finance group.
Facilitate/approve the IEEE’s reimbursement of society members for incurred expenses with support of the society’s Executive Officer.
Facilitate/approve IEEE loans to IGARSS organizing committees.
Transfer to the succeeding Chief Financial Officer all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
4.3.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.8; VI.11-14
Bylaws: II.4; III.1
4.3.5 Schedule for the Chief Financial Officer
January
Review the previous year’s summary financial data prepared by IEEE in Nov./Dec. and check monthly consolidated statement pages for the Society to ensure that requested financial
actions have occurred.
Complete all of the Society’s previous year’s financial actions prior to the Jan.31st closing date.
Initiate monthly IEEE payments to support the IGARSS Facilitator/GRSS Office.
Ensure that the 1st advance increment amount is sent by IEEE to the editors of GRSS technical journals and the GRS Magazine.
See that the previous year’s IGARSS facilitator fee and technical journal support fees are properly recorded by the IEEE.
February
Prepare and analyze the upcoming year’s Society IEEE budget spreadsheets including the proposed page budget of the technical journals, member fees, and non-member subscription
rate after consulting with the VP of Publications.
Begin current year’s CFO’s’s financial summary report.
Attend Winter AdCom meeting. March
Review previous year’s post-closing GRSS financial data prepared by the IEEE and contact IEEE to resolve any outstanding discrepancies.
Review the current year’s GRSS summary financial data prepared by the IEEE in Jan./Feb. and check the monthly consolidated statement pages for the Society to insure that requested
financial actions have occurred.
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Submit IEEE expense vouchers and external invoices for IEEE payment from GRSS funds, including expenses from the Winter AdCom meeting.
Insure that the previous year’s IGARSS surplus is properly recorded by the IEEE.
Adjust the Society’s long-term investments if needed.
April
Attend the IEEE/TAB Financial Workshop.
Submit IEEE expense vouchers and external invoices for IEEE payment from GRSS funds, including approved expenses incurred by Society members attending IEEE workshops.
May
Prepare and submit the Society’s IEEE budget spreadsheets for the upcoming year, including the GRSS technical journals, Budget, Member Fees, and Non-member Subscription Rate
spreadsheet pages.
Review the current year’s GRSS summary financial data prepared by the IEEE in Mar/Apr, specifically checking the monthly consolidated statement pages for the Society to insure that
requested financial actions have occurred.
June
Review the previous year’s post-audit GRSS summary financial data prepared by the IEEE, adding selected summary data to a multi-year spreadsheet used for long-term Society
financial planning.
Submit IEEE expense vouchers and external invoices for IEEE payment from GRSS funds as needed.
Insure that the second advance increment be sent by IEEE to the editors of GRSS’ technical journals.
July
Update the current year’s CFO’s financial summary report.
Attend the Summer AdCom meeting at IGARSS.
Request IEEE to issue the approved loan for next year’s IGARSS. August
Review current year’s GRSS summary financial data prepared by the IEEE in May/Jun, checking monthly consolidated statement pages for the Society to insure that requested
financial actions have occurred.
Submit IEEE expense vouchers and external invoices for IEEE payment from GRSS funds, including expenses from the Summer AdCom meeting.
September
Review the current year’s GRSS summary financial data prepared by the IEEE in Jul/Aug, checking monthly consolidated statement pages for the Society to insure that requested
financial actions have occurred.
Insure that the GRSS Office submits invoices to the IGARSS organizing committee for Facilitator support and Transaction special issue expenses from IEEE.
Adjust the Society’s long-term investments if needed. October
Submit IGARSS invoices for Society related expenses to IEEE for payment so as to properly report the IGARSS surplus.
Request that the current year’s IGARSS loan be repaid by the local organizing committee to the IEEE.
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Insure that the third advance increment be sent by the IEEE to the Society technical journal editors.
November
Review the current year’s GRSS summary financial data prepared by the IEEE in Sep/Oct, checking monthly consolidated statement pages for the Society to insure that requested
financial actions have occurred.
Update the current year’s Treasurer’s financial summary report.
Attend the Fall AdCom meeting. December
Submit IEEE expense vouchers and external invoices for IEEE payment from GRSS funds, including expenses from the Fall AdCom meeting.
Request IEEE to issue loans for future IGARSS conferences as needed.
Adjust the Society’s long-term investments if needed.
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
TAB Workshops x
Review IEEE Financial Data x x x x x x x
Update Treasurer’s Financial Summary x x x
Society IEEE Budget Spreadsheets x x
Technical Journal Editor Advance x x x
IGARSS Loans/Expenses/Surplus x x x x x x
Submit Expense Vouchers and Invoices x x x x x
Adjust GRSS Long Term Investments x x x
Prepare reports to society AdCom x x x
Submit budget information to IEEE/TAD x x
Support TAD quarterly budget forecasting x x x x
4.4 VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLICATIONS
4.4.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Publications
The Vice President of Publications is responsible for the technical publications of the society and for
preparing reports for the AdCom. Reporting to the Vice President of Publication are the Editor of the
Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (TGRS), the Editor of Geoscience and Remote
Sensing Letters (GRSL), the Editor of Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observation and
Remote Sensing (J-STARS), the Editor of the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Magazine (GRSM),
the Book Series Editor, the Chairman of the Conference Publication Committee, and the Chairman of
the Future Publications Committee.
4.4.2 Selection and Term of Office
The Vice President of Publications must be an elected member of AdCom, and is appointed by the
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President for a term of one calendar year.
4.4.3 Duties of Vice President of Publications
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on theTGRS, the GRSL, the J-STARS, the GRSM, the Book Series, and Conference and Future Publications.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Vice President of Publications all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term of office.
4.4.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.11-13
Bylaws: II.9; II.15-18; III.1
4.4.5 Schedule for Vice President of Publications
February
Attend Feb./MarchAdCom meeting. April
Attend the IEEE/TAB Editor’s Workshop, coordinating with the GRSS Transactions Editor, the Letters Editor and the J-STARS Editor on issues to be discussed at the workshop.
July
Attend the JulyAdCom meeting at IGARSS. November
Attend the Nov.AdCom meeting.
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
TAB Workshops x
4.5 VICE PRESIDENT OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
4.5.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Professional Activities
Reporting to the Vice President for Professional Activities are: the Chairperson of the Awards
Committee, the Chapter Activities Chairperson, the Distinguished Lecturers Program Chairperson,
the Chairperson of the Fellows Evaluation Committee, the Chairperson of the Fellows Search
Committee, the Membership Chairperson, and the Women in Engineering liaison. The appointment
of these Chairpersons is done jointly by the Vice President of Professional Activities and the
President. The Vice President of Professional Activities will provide regular reports to the AdCom on
the satisfaction of the members with respect to the AdCom’s meeting their needs on professional and
educational activities.
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4.5.2 Selection and Term of Office
The Vice President of Professional Activities must be an elected member of AdCom, and is appointed
by the President for a term of one calendar year.
4.5.3 Duties of Vice President of Professional Activities
Responsible for membership expansion and retention
Implement and manage approaches for promoting GRSS members (membership promotion)
Responsible for identifying approaches for improving GRSS visibility.
Promoting new approaches for remote sensing education and dissemination of knowledge.
Provide regular reports on Membership, the Women in Engineering liaison, the Awards Committee, the Fellow and Senior Search, the Fellow Evaluation Committee, Chapter
Activities, the Distinguished Lecturers Program.
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on the search for GRSS candidates for Fellows and on the evaluation of Fellows.
Provide reports on activities to strengthen education within the disciplines of the Society including Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD) membership.
Oversee the GOLD program and coordinate with GOLD representative
Co-Chair the Technical Committee and Chapters luncheon at IGARSS conferences.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Vice President of Professional Activities all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
4.5.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.11-13
Bylaws: II.8, III.1; IV.3-5; IV.11-12
4.5.5 Schedule for Vice President of Professional Activities
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
Prepare Membership Reports x x x
Prepare Newsletter Reports x x x
Prepare Awards Reports x x x
Prepare Chapters Reports x x x
Prepare Lecturers Reports x x x
Prepare Fellows Search Reports x x x
Prepare Fellows Evaluation Reports x x x
Prepare Regional Liaison reports x x
Prepare Book Series Report x x
Prepare Reports on Education x x x
Prepare Reports on Corporate Relations x x x
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4.6 VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA
4.6.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President for Meetings and Symposia
Reporting to the Vice President for Meetings and Symposia are: the Chairperson of the Conference
Advisory Committee, the General Chairpersons of the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing
Symposia (IGARSS), the IGARSS Facilitator, and the Chairpersons of GRSS Specialty Symposia.
4.6.2 Selection and Term of Office
The Vice President for Meetings and Symposia must be an elected member of AdCom, and is
appointed by the President for a term of one calendar year.
4.6.3 Duties of Vice President for Meetings and Symposia
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on the estimated financial status and progress of approved international symposia and specialty symposia.
Ensure that presentations to the AdCom for new conference locations provide sufficient details with respect to facilities, budgets, scientific program, and organization.
Submit proposals for support to regular sponsors of IGARSS and submit post conference reports to sponsors.
Oversee negotiation and signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between GRSS and IGARSS Organizing Committees.
Oversee the negotiation of the annual contract of the IGARSS Facilitator.
Work with the IGARSS Facilitator and current and potential IGARSS Organizing Committees as needed to insure the overall success of each IGARSS.
Chair the half-day meeting of symposia chairpersons, which usually takes place immediately prior to each AdCom meeting.
Provide reports on the financial success of each past IGARSS until the conferences areclosed.
Facilitate activities of the Conference Advisory Committee.
Oversee conference Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for speciality symposia.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Vice President for Meetings and Symposia all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
4.6.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.11-13
Bylaws: II.10; III.1; III.7; IV.10
4.6.5 Schedule for Vice President for Meetings and Symposia
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
Prepare IGARSS Reports x x x
Presentations for New Conferences x x x
Chair IGARSS AdCom Meetings x x x
IGARSS Sponsor Proposals As Needed
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IGARSS MOU Annually after approval of IGARSS
IGARSS Coordination As Needed
4.7 VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
4.7.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Technical Activities
Reporting to the Vice President of Technical Activities are: the Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Society’s
Technical Committees, the Society’s liaisons to the following IEEE-USA Government Relations
Policy Committees: Committee on Communications Policy, Committee on Transportation and
Aerospace Policy, Energy Policy Committee, and Research and Development Policy Committee; the
Society’s representative to the IEEE Standards Committee, to any applicable Standards Development
Committee, and to the International Organization for Standardization, Technical Committee 211
(ISO TC-211).
4.7.2 Selection and Term of Office
The Vice President of Technical Activities must be an elected member of AdCom, and is appointed
by the President for a term of one calendar year.
4.7.3 Duties of Vice President of Technical Activities
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on the Technical Committees reporting to the Vice President for Technical Activities. Presently these Technical Committees are: Image Analysis
and Data Fusion, Earth Science Informatics, Instrumentation and Future Technologies,
Frequency Allocations in Remote Sensing and International Spaceborne Imaging
Spectroscopy.
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on the following IEEE-USA Government Relations Policy Committees: Committee on Communications Policy, Committee on Transportation
and Aerospace Policy, Energy Policy Committee, and Research and Development Policy
Committee.
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on the IEEE Standards Committee, any applicable Standards Development Committee, and the International Organization for Standardization,
Technical Committee 211 (ISO TC-211).
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on other relevant IEEE committees
Ensure that presentations to the AdCom for these committees include their accomplishments, their membership, and their recommendations to the AdCom.
Oversee the biennial election of TC chairs and ensure efficient transition of TC leadership.
Ensure that each Technical Committee makes regular progress on the development of a respective TC special sessions at each IGARSS.
Co-Chair the Technical Committee and Chapter Chairs event at each IGARSS conference.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Vice President of Technical Activities all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
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4.7.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.11-13
Bylaws: II.11; III.1
4.7.5 Schedule for Vice President of Technical Activities
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom meetings x x x
Prepare Technical Committee reports x x x
Oversee TC elections (every other year) x x
Oversee TC IGARSS Special Session
development
x x X x x x x
Prepare Communications Policy Committee
reports
x x x
Prepare Transportation and Aerospace Policy
Committee reports
x x x
Prepare Energy Policy Committee reports x x x
Prepare Research and Development Policy
Committee reports
x x x
Prepare Standards Committee reports x x x
Co-Chair TC and Chapter Chairs event x
4.8 VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
4.8.1 Responsibilities of the Vice President of Information Resources
The Vice President of Information Resources is responsible for the management of the
communication:
Within GRSS: among the AdCom through the website, and with the Society members through the website and the Newsletter, and
Outside GRSS by marketing and advertising business opportunities associated with, among others, the Society’s conferences, relations with industry, education opportunities, publicity
and PACE by means of the Industry and GRSS Electronic Newsletter, and the website, as
official means of communication of GRSS.
The Vice President of Information Resources reports to the President and will provide regular reports
to the AdCom on internal/external communication, marketing, advertisement, and public
relationships and related activities.
4.8.2 Selection and Term of Office
The Vice President of Information Resources must be an elected member of AdCom, and is appointed
by the President for a term of one calendar year.
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4.8.3 Duties of Vice President of Information Resources
Attend and report at AdCom meetings.
Develop effective communication means within the Society (AdCom and members at large) and external to the Society.
Perform and develop new marketing initiatives for the Society.
Supervise Web activities
Supervise the IGARSS travel grant award process, coordinating with the Education Director
Supervise Education activities
Oversee the Society’s History in coordination with the History Committee and Executive Vice President.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Vice President of Information Resources all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
4.8.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.11-13
Bylaws: II.12-14; II.18; III.1; IV.8
4.8.5 Schedule for Vice President of Information Resources
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
Prepare Reports on Activities x x x
Communication Management As necessary
5. PUBLICATIONS
5.1 TRANSACTIONS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
5.1.1 Responsibilities of the Transactions Editor-in-Chief
The GRSS Transactions Editor-in-Chief (EIC) maintains the highest possible quality of the IEEE
Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing as an archival journal. The Transactions EIC
oversees the regular publication of each issue, and has primary responsibility for all regular issues.
The Transactions EIC is responsible for assignment to an Associate Editor (AE) and the subsequent
paper review in addition to the organization and publication of each issue of the Transactions. Final
decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of all manuscripts, are the responsibility of the
Transactions EIC. The EIC shall appoint or remove technical area AEs as required, subject to
ratification by the AdCom. The Transactions EIC must be a member of the Society.
5.1.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The Transactions EIC, if not an Elected Member of the AdCom, must be a GRSS member and shall
be an Ex-Officio Member of the AdCom with voting privileges and shall be nominated by the Vice
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President for Publication, appointed by the President, and ratified by the AdCom. If more than one
candidate is nominated, the Transactions EIC shall be selected by majority vote of the AdCom. The
Transactions EIC shall normally serve a three year term. The term may be renewed at the discretion
of the AdCom for an additional two-year term. In the event that the EIC cannot fulfill the assigned
duties, the Vice President for Publications shall appoint an Acting Editor until a replacement is found.
5.1.3 Duties of the Transactions Editor-in-Chief
Provide regular reports to the Vice President for Publications on such issues as the number of pages and manuscripts published, efficiency of the review process, page
charges recovered, and letters of praise or complaints received.
Attend and report on Transactions activity at each AdCom meeting.
Ensure that the journal serves the needs of the membership of the Society.
Attend IEEE meetings held for the benefit of journal editors (i.e. IEEE Panel of Editors).
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding EIC all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
5.1.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.14; IX.-1
Bylaws: II.9; II.15
5.1.5 Schedule for the Transactions Editor
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x X x
Prepare Reports x X x
January TGARS Issue X
February TGARS Issue x
March TGARS Issue X
April TGARS Issue x
May TGARS Issue x
June TGARS Issue x
July TGARS Issue X
August TGARS Issue x
September TGARS Issue x
October TGARS Issue x
November TGARS Issue x
December TGARS Issue x
Special TGARS Issue As necessary
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5.2 GRS LETTERS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
5.2.1 Responsibilities of the GRS Letters Editor-in-Chief
The GRS (Geoscience and Remote Sensing) Letters EIC maintains the highest possible quality of the
GRS Letters as a timely archival publication of the GRSS. The GRS Letters Editor oversees the
regular on-line publication of each issue, and has overall responsibilities for the content for regular
issues. The GRS Letters EIC is responsible for assignment to an Associate Editor (AE) and the
subsequent paper review in addition to the organization and publication of each issue. The GRS
Letters EIC shall appoint or remove technical area AEs as required, subject to ratification by the
AdCom. The GRS Letters EIC must be a member of the Society.
5.2.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The GRS Letters EIC, if not an Elected Member of the AdCom, must be a GRSS member and shall
be an Ex-Officio Member of the AdCom with voting privileges and shall be nominated by the Vice
President for Publications, appointed by the President and ratified by the Administrative Committee.
If more than one candidate is nominated, the GRS Letters EIC shall be selected by majority vote of
the AdCom. The GRS Letters EIC shall normally serve a three year term. The term may be renewed
at the discretion of the AdCom for an additional two-year term. In the event that the GRS Letters EIC
cannot fulfill the assigned duties, the Vice President for Publications shall appoint an Acting EIC
until a replacement is found.
5.2.3 Duties of the GRS Letters Editor-in-Chief
Provide regular reports to the Vice President for Publications on such issues as the number of pages and Letters published, efficiency of the review process, page charges recovered, and
letters of praise or complaints received.
Attend and report on GRS Letters activity at each AdCom meeting.
Ensure that the Letters serves the needs of the membership of the Society.
Attend IEEE meetings held for the benefit of journal editors (i.e. IEEE Panel of Editors).
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding EIC all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
5.2.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.14; IX.-1
Bylaws: II.9; II.16
5.2.5 Schedule for the GRS Letters Editor
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom meetings X x x
Prepare reports X x x
January issue x
March issue x
May issue x
July issue x
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September issue x
November issue x
5.3 J-STARS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
5.3.1 Responsibilities of the J-STARS Editor-in-Chief
The J-STARS (IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing)
Editor-in-Chief maintains the highest possible quality of the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in
Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing as an archival journal. J-STARS EIC oversees the
regular publication of each issue, and has primary overall responsibilities for regular issues. The
J-STARS EIC has secondary responsibility for special issues which are the primary responsibility of
the guest editor(s). The J-STARS EIC is responsible for assignment to an Associate Editor (AE) and
the subsequent paper review in addition to the organization and publication of each issue of J-STARS.
The J-STARS EIC shall appoint or remove technical area AEs as required, subject to ratification by
the AdCom. The J-STARS EIC must be a member of the Society.
5.3.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The J-STARS EIC, if not an Elected Member of the AdCom, must be a GRSS member and shall be an
Ex-Officio Member of the AdCom with voting privileges and shall be nominated by the Vice
President for Publications, appointed by the President and ratified by the Administrative Committee.
If more than one candidate is nominated, the J-STARS EIC shall be selected by majority vote of the
AdCom. The J-STARS EIC shall normally serve a three-year term. The term may be renewed at the
discretion of the AdCom once for an additional two-year term. In the event that the J-STARS Letters
EIC cannot fulfill the assigned duties, the Vice President for Publications shall appoint an Acting EIC
until a replacement is found.
5.3.3 Duties of the J-STARS Editor
Provide regular reports to the Vice President for Publication on such issues as the number of pages and manuscripts published, efficiency of the review process, page charges recovered,
and letters of praise or complaints received.
Attend and report on J-STARS activity at each AdCom meeting.
Ensure that the journal serves the needs of the membership of the Society.
Attend IEEE meetings held for the benefit of journal editors (i.e. IEEE Panel of Editors).
Perform other duties the Steering Committee may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Editor-in-Chief all documents and hardware on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
5.3.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.14; IX.-1
Bylaws: II.9; II.17
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5.3.5 Schedule for the J-STARS Editor
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x x x
Prepare Reports x x x
March J-STARS Issue x
June J-STARS Issue x
September J-STARS Issue x
November J-STARS Issue x
Special J-STARS Issues As necessary
5.4 MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
5.4.1 Responsibilities of the Magazine Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE GRSS Magazine collects current information for four issues per year
of the Magazine. Information must be timely and highlight events/topics of interest to GRSS
members. Articles of both technical and human interest must be considered. The EIC supervises
Magazine production activities for cost effectiveness and timeliness. The Magazine EIC must ensure
that all logistics for disseminating the Magazine are coordinated with the most current GRSS
membership listing. The Magazine EIC shall appoint or remove technical/geographical area
Associate Magazine Editors as required, subject to ratification by the AdCom. The Magazine EIC is
expected to attend AdCom meetings. The Magazine EIC will provide regular reports to the Vice
President for Information Resources on the number of pages and articles published, delays incurred,
charges recovered, and praise or complaints received.
5.4.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The Magazine Editor shall be an Ex-Officio member of the GRSS AdCom with voting privileges.
The Magazine Editor-in-Chief must be a GRSS member and shall be nominated by the Vice President
of Publications , appointed by the President, and ratified by the AdCom. The Magazine EIC must be a
member of the Society. The Magazine EIC shall normally serve a three-year term. The term may be
renewed once for an additional two-year term at the discretion of the AdCom. In the event that the
Magazine EIC cannot fulfil the assigned duties, the Vice President for Publications shall appoint an
Acting Magazine EIC until a replacement is found.
5.4.3 Duties of the Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Supervise Magazine activities for cost effectiveness and timeliness.
Stimulate the submission of technical contributions and reports on events/topics of interest to GRSS members to the Magazine.
Coordinate and schedule all inputs, including reviewing, editing, and proofing all articles.
Make the best efforts to meet publication schedule according to the format shown in the table below.
Provide regular reports to the Vice President for Publications on such issues as the number of
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pages and articles published, delays incurred, charges recovered, and letters of praise or
complaints received.
Attend and report at AdCom meetings.
Ensure that the Magazine serves the needs of the membership of the Society.
Attend IEEE meetings held to bring the editors of magazines and newsletters together.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Magazine EIC all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
5.4.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.14; IX.-1
Bylaws: II.12; II.18
5.4.5 Schedule for the Magazine Editor
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
March Issue x
June Issue x
September Issue x
December Issue x
Each publishing cycle consists of the following activities:
Activity Weeks Relative to Publication Date
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Letter of Request to Authors X
Second Letter of Request to Authors X
Final Letter of Request to Authors x
Typesetting x
All Input Materials to Printer x
Finalize First Set of Articles X
Review Recent Inputs X
Proofing Complete; Draft Layout
Available
x
Verify Photos and Captions x
Print x
Distribute x
5.5 ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER EDITOR
5.5.1 Responsibilities of the Electronic Newsletter Editor
The Electronic Newsletter Editor (ENE) collects current information for four issues per year of the
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Newsletter. Information must be timely and highlight events/topics of interest to GRSS members.
The Editor supervises Newsletter production activities for cost effectiveness and timeliness. The
Newsletter Editor must ensure that all logistics for disseminating the Newsletter are coordinated with
the most current GRSS membership listing. The ENE is expected to attend AdCom meetings. The
ENE will provide regular reports to the Vice President for Information Resources on the number of
pages and articles published, delays incurred, charges recovered, and feedback from members.
5.5.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The Electronic Newsletter Editor shall be an Ex-Officio member of the GRSS AdCom without vote,
unless the editor is an Elected Member. The ENE must be a GRSS member and shall be nominated by
the Vice President for Information Resources, appointed by the President, and ratified by the AdCom.
The Newsletter Editor must be a member of the Society. The Newsletter Editor shall normally serve a
three-year term. The term may be renewed once for an additional two-year term at the discretion of
the AdCom. In the event that the ENE cannot fulfil the assigned duties, the Vice President for
Information Resources shall appoint an Acting Electronic Newsletter Editor until a replacement is
found.
5.5.3 Duties of the Electronic Newsletter Editor
Supervise Newsletter activities for cost effectiveness and timeliness.
Stimulate the submission of technical contributions and reports on events/topics of interest to GRSS members to the Newsletter.
Coordinate and schedule all inputs, including reviewing, editing, and proofing all articles.
Coordinate with the Web Editor for on-line publication of the Newsletter.
Make the best efforts to meet publication schedule according to the format shown in the table below.
Provide regular reports to the Vice President for Information Resources on such issues as the number of pages and articles published, delays incurred, charges recovered, and letters of
praise or complaints received.
Attend and report at AdCom meetings.
Ensure that the Electronic Newsletter serves the needs of the membership of the Society.
Attend IEEE meetings held to bring the editors of magazines and newsletters together.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding ENE all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
5.5.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-4; VI.14; IX.-1
Bylaws: II.12; II.18
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5.5.5 Schedule for the Newsletter Editor
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
March Issue X
June Issue x
September Issue x
December Issue x
5.6 PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING MANUSCRIPTS’ AUTHORED BY the
TGRS, GRSL, and J-STARS EDITOR-IN-CHIEFS
In the following the procedure for handling of manuscripts authored by the TGRS, GRSL, or
J-STARS EICs and submitted to their respective publication is described. All GRSS journals (TGRS,
GRSL and J-STARS) fully comply with the IEEE rules both for special and regular issues. The
procedure is summarized as follows:
If an EIC is co-author of a paper submitted to their respective publication, it is handled by the EIC of
another journal of the GRSS. In this case, the substitute EIC serves as the Editor of the paper and
assigns the paper to an AE of the editorial board who conducts the review process. Upon receiving a
recommendation from the AE, the substitute Editor makes the decision. The current EIC has no role
in the review process and is actually blinded from seeing more information on the paper than any
other author in the MC system.
In case that a paper authored or co-authored by a Guest Editor of a Special Issue is submitted to the
same Special Issue, the Editor will assign the paper to an AE of the editorial board (and not to another
Guest Editor). This AE remains anonymous to the Guest Editor (including the omission of the AE
name in the excel work book table which includes all the papers submitted to that Special Issue). The
Guest Editor has no role in the review process and is actually blinded from seeing more information
on the paper than any other author in the MC system. The Editor or EIC make the final decision upon
receiving a recommendation from the AE. In case of acceptance, this paper is integrated into the
Special Issue and the Guest Editor produces a Table of Contents including the authored/co-authored
paper.
6. DIRECTORATES
6.1 EDUCATION DIRECTOR
6.1.1 Responsibilities of the Education Director
The Education Director is responsible for overseeing the development of the Society’s strategic
direction for educational activities, creation of educational videos, web pages, and publications
related to the Society’s technical areas of interest, the GRSS Summer School held in conjunction with
IGARSS, and the IGARSS travel merit scholarships. The Education Director will create such
committees as are required to ensure progress in these areas. The Education Director reports to the
Vice President for Information Resources and will provide regular reports to the AdCom on these
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activities. The Education Director also coordinates with the VP for Professional Activities on
activities related to professional education.
6.1.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The Education Director, if not an elected member of the AdCom, shall be an Ex-Officio member of
AdCom without vote, is a Society member, and is appointed by the President for a term of one
calendar year and reporting to the Vice-President of Information Resources..
6.1.3 Duties of the Education Director
Provide regular reports to the AdCom on the committees reporting to the Education Director.
Ensure that presentations to the AdCom for these committees include their accomplishments, their membership, and their recommendations to the AdCom.
Oversee the creation of educational videos, web pages, and publications related to the Society’s technical area of interest.
Maintain a directory of remote sensing and geoscience education in all regions.
Oversee the IGARSS travel scholarship selection process and coordinate scholarships, fellowships, and grants-in-aid.
Oversee the GRSS Summer School, that is hold in conjunction with IGARSS.
Conduct programs that encourage interest in remote sensing and geoscience education, e.g. environmental sensors and information systems paper contests, etc.
Carry out collaborative efforts with IGARSS Education and Outreach sessions, GOLD representatives, and the Distinguished Speakers program.
Represent GRSS at the IEEE-Educational Activities Board Technical Activities Advisory Committee (EAB-TAAC).
Provide information on remote sensing and geoscience education and continuing education related issues to AdCom and Society members.
Act on educational issues and topics as directed by AdCom.
Appoint subcommittee-chairmen for educational activities as needed.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Education Director all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
6.1.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.9, VI.11-14
Bylaws: II.12; II.14
6.1.5 Schedule for the Education Director
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
Student Prize Paper x x x x x x
Travel Merit Grants x x x
AdCom Meetings x (x) x x
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EAB Meeting x x
6.2 DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
6.2.1 Responsibilities of the Director of Corporate Relations
The Director of Corporate Relationsis responsible for maintaining and enhancing the relationship
between GRSS and private sector organizations involved in geoscience and remote sensing activities.
The Director of Corporate Relations reports to the Vice President of Information Resources and will
provide regular reports to the AdCom on these activities.
6.2.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The Director of Corporate Relations , if not an elected Member of the AdCom, shall be an Ex-Officio
Member of the AdCom without voting privileges. The Director of Corporate Relations must be a
GRSSmember, is nominated by the Vice-President of Information Resources, and is appointed by the
President for a term of one calendar year subject to ratification by the AdCom.
6.2.3 Duties of the Director of Corporate Relations
Report at AdCom meetings.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporations and key individuals in industry involved in geoscience and remote sensing activities.
Maintain broad channels of communication between GRSS and the private sector, such as newsletters or blogs.
Work with the IGARSS Facilitator to enhance corporate participation in IGARSS through exhibits and related means of sponsorship.
Identify and pursue suitable entities for the establishment of targeted technical and business relations, such as sponsorship of conferences and workshops, sponsorship of prizes,
participation as exhibitors at the Society's conferences and workshops, and advertising in the
Society's publications.
Work with AdCom to suggest new strategic directions for GRSS that increase private sector involvement and provide value to the private sector.
Perform other duties the President may assign.
Transfer to the succeeding Director of Corporate Relations all documents on a timely basis at the end of term in office.
6.2.4 References
Constitution: VI.3-5; VI.9, VI.11-14
Bylaws: II.12-13
6.2.5 Schedule for the Director of Corporate Relations
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings x (x) x x
Prepare Reports on Activities x x x
Enhance IGARSS Participation x x x x x X
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6.3 EXECUTIVE OFFICER
6.3.1 Responsibilities of the Executive Officer
The Executive Officer of the Society supports the President and Vice Presidents in developing new
initiatives, supports the President on administrative matters, supports GRSS financial processes,
serves as a liaison with IEEE, manages Society correspondence and archival files, and assumes other
responsibilities as requested by the President.
6.3.2 How Selected and Term of Office
The Executive Officer is a paid Officer of the Society who reports to the President. The President has
responsibility for negotiating the annual contract.
6.3.3 Duties of the Executive Officer
Support the president in administrative matters, including organization and communication of telecons and efficient management of AdCom meetings
Provide logistical support for the November AdCom meeting, including site review and selection, contract negotiation, hotel reservations, communication of arrangements.
Support the Society booth at IGARSS, including design, logistics, and staffing.
Conduct research and provide support as needed related to new initiatives
Support financial processes, including managing and reporting IEEE credit card expenditures and travel reimbursement.
6.3.4 References
Constitution: none
Bylaws: none
6.3.5 Schedule for the Executive Officer
Items J F M A M J J A S O N D
AdCom Meetings X (x) x x
Prepare Reports on Activities x
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7 STANDING COMMITTEES
7.1 AWARDS COMMITTEES
7.1.1 Responsibilities of the Awards Committees
The GRSS awards are administered by four Awards Committees. These include 1) Major Awards
Committee, 2) Publication Awards Committee, 3) Special Awards Committee, and 4) Student
Awards Committee. These Awards Committees shall consider and make recommendations for both
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general IEEE awards and the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society awards. The Chairpersons of
the Awards Committees report to the Vice President for Professional Activities. The following
Society Awards are considered annually, with corresponding awards presented at the following
year’s IGARSS
1- Major Awards:
Distinguished Achievement Award (DA): A plaque and a certificate may be presented for the most distinguished contribution to the field of Geoscience and Remote Sensing.
Outstanding Service Award (OSA): A certificate may be presented for outstanding service to the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society. GRSS membership is required.
Education Award (EA): A certificate may be presented for recognized contributions to education in geoscience and/or remote sensing. The awardee(s) must be either member(s) or
affiliates of the GRSS. The award shall be considered annually, but only awarded when an
outstanding recipient is identified.
Golden Florin Award (GFA): This is a joint Italian Centre for Microwave Remote Sensing (CeTeM) and GRSS Award to recognize contributions of eminent GRSS members for their
outstanding contributions to microwave remote sensing. The award shall be considered every
other year, but only awarded when an outstanding recipient is identified. The selection
committee includes two members from the GRSS Major Awards Committee and three
members from CeTeM. The award consists an exact gold reproduction of the old golden florin,
the coin first minted in Italy by the Florentine Republic in 1252 and a certificate.
2- Special Awards:
The GRSS Early Career Award (GECA): A certificate and honorarium ($1,500) may be presented to recognize an individual who has been a member of IEEE GRSS for at least 5
years and is less than 35 year
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