Taken from IEEE IMS Bylaw VIII C: By authorization of the Constitution, this bylaw establishes the following standing committees, with duties and responsibilities as described, and with powers conveyed upon them as set forth in these Bylaws and the Society Handbook, and as may be given to them by the AdCom. If not otherwise specified in this bylaw, the membership and activities of each standing committee are specified in the Society Handbook. Rules regarding required activities (e.g., meetings, reporting, etc.) of standing committees are contained in the Society Handbook.