SECTION 1:  The Standing Committees of this Association shall be:

(a)  Professional Development.

(b)  Business Practices.

(c)  Legislative.

SECTION 2:  Responsibilities and Activities of Standing Committees:

(a)  The Professional Development Committee shall be responsible for educational activities directed toward advancing the technical knowledge of structural engineering. The committee shall monitor research and development in this field.

(b)  The Business Practices Committee shall be responsible for educational activities directed toward advancing the business practices of structural engineering firms.

(c)  The Legislative Committee shall monitor legislation affecting the practice of structural engineering. The Committee shall be responsible for informing and organizing the membership toward the advancement of proper legislation and opposition to improper legislation.

SECTION 3:  The Board of Directors may appoint special committees as needed.