MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY SOCIETY

AND

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RADIO AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS, INC.

PURPOSE

1. The purpose of this document is to state the terms of a mutual agreement (Memorandum of Agreement or MOA) between the Institute for Electrical Electronics Engineers, Incorporated, through its IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society (IEEE EMCS) and the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. (NARTE) that will serve as a framework within which both organizations may, where mutually beneficial, cooperate in, support or cosponsor programs or events intended to foster and promote technical awareness, education, and achievement in electromagnetic compatibility. Each organization comprises volunteers and professional staff in support of their respective educational and technical recognition programs and efforts. It is intended that this agreement will promote joint coordination and exercise of the resources of both IEEE EMCS and NARTE to recognize the potential and capability of individual members of both organizations in the furtherance of their technical understanding and achievement in electromagnetic compatibility and other telecommunications techniques, and in the case of NARTE, the provision of credentials as recognition of and reward for such achievement.

RECOGNITION

2. IEEE EMCS recognizes NARTE as a nonprofit membership association of technical practitioners in the telecommunications industry, which offers an accredited certification program to qualified engineers and technicians in telecommunications, electromagnetic compatibility and electrostatic discharge. NARTE's primary mission is to promote the excellence of workmanship in the telecommunications industry and related areas through education, evaluation standards, testing and quality control and to foster a high standard of ethics in personal conduct and work performance.

3. NARTE recognizes IEEE EMCS as a technical society of the Institute for Electrical Electronics Engineers, Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation that is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. IEEE EMCS consists of specialists in the field of electromagnetic compatibility, organized for the promotion of interest in the enhancement of electromagnetic compatibility including, but not necessarily limited to:

a. The generation of engineering standards

b. Measurement techniques and test procedures

c. Measuring instruments

d. Equipment and systems characteristics, such as susceptibility (immunity), vulnerability, related propagation effects, and subjective effects, frequency allocation and assignment

e. Improved (interference reduction or control) techniques and components

f. Education in electromagnetic compatibility

g. Studies of the origins of interference, both man-made and natural, and their classification

h. Spectrum conservation

i. Spectrum utilization

j. Shielding techniques

k. Side effects of electromagnetic energy

l. Scientific, technical, industrial, professional or other activities that contribute to this field, or utilize the techniques or products of this field, subject as the art develops, to additions, subtractions, or other modifications directed or approved by the IEEE Technical Activities Board.

PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION

4. In order that the parties may cooperate and utilize their resources from time to time to optimum mutual benefit to both parties, the following principles and methods are agreed upon:

4.1. This agreement shall be considered exclusive on the part of NARTE and non-exclusive on the part of IEEE EMCS. That is, NARTE shall accept guidance provided by IEEE EMCS as the final technical authority on such subjects with respect to the science of EMC technology or the application of such technology. The IEEE EMCS may also collaborate with other organizations in the dissemination or institutionalization of EMC technology. However, IEEE EMCS is obligated to assist NARTE in the correct definition of the EMC science. Terms and conditions of this obligation are limited to those identified in this MOU.

4.2. The parties will correspond with each other concerning the exchange of certain technical articles, demonstrations and similar materials and activities in order to encourage and broaden interest, understanding and appreciation of electromagnetic technology. The parties will use best efforts to provide booth space to each other at conventions, symposia and workshops, in order to provide a forum to each party to present a broad range of technical expertise on electromagnetic compatibility topics for the respective benefit of the audiences of both parties.

4.3 NARTE will pursue certification of technical practitioners including distribution of application forms, review, approval and disapproval of applications, administration including establishment of locations, times, dates and costs of credential certification examinations, archival of completed examinations, issuance of certificates of accreditation to qualified applicants, processing of certification, renewal applications, revocation of individual certifications, re-issuance of accreditation certificates to persons whose certificates have been revoked distribution of lists of persons certified by NARTE, rules of procedure and other information as appropriate.

4.4 IEEE EMCS will assume responsibility for the technical accuracy of the EMC question file from which NARTE derives its credential certification examinations. IEEE EMCS through existing technical committees, will review the existing question file for accuracy and correct depiction of science. NARTE will continue to use its existing data file until such time as the IEEE EMCS notifies NARTE that portions or the complete file is reviewed. To maintain integrity of the examination file, no questions reviewed and approved by IEEE EMCS will be released to the public without the express permission of both IEEE EMCS and NARTE.

4.5 The parties will exchange regulatory and legislative agendas and, to the extent that there is an identity of interest on an issue, they will cooperate in the advocacy of issues of mutual interest before the FCC and other agencies, and in Congress to the extent that such cooperation may further their shared regulatory goal.

4.6 The parties each wish to encourage technical investigation and advancement of knowledge in electromagnetic compatibility. The parties will cooperate in the development of curricula for technical personnel and practitioners on a vocational and avocational basis and in the introduction of concepts and practices to those persons and to the general public.

4.7 The parties will generally encourage ongoing liaison with each other and urge members of both organizations to develop increasingly effective communications and cooperation.

4.8 It is expected that activities under this agreement will be conducted by one or more technical committees whose function and membership will be appointed by the responsible officers of both organizations. The parties agree that they will submit any dispute arising out of this Agreement to non-binding mediation with JAMS-ENDISPUTE in the State of New York. Any dispute not resolved in that manner will be settled only by binding arbitration in the State of New York under the rules of the JAMS/ENDISPUTE then in effect. The arbitrator will be selected by mutual agreement of the parties or, failing that, by JAMS/ENDISPUTE.

4.9 ) NARTE shall defend and hold harmless IEEE EMCS against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs)(together "Claims") asserted against, imposed upon or incurred by IEEE EMCS, its directors, officers, employees and agents that arise out of, or in connection with NARTE's certification of technical practitioners unless such Claim arises from an inaccuracy in the EMC question file. The provision of this Section 4.9 shall survive termination of the Agreement with respect to any claim, action, or proceeding that relates to acts or omissions occurring during the term of this Agreement.

EXECUTION

5.1 This memorandum shall take effect upon its signing by authorized representatives of each organization.

5.2 This memorandum may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties and will remain in effect until terminated by either party, upon ninety (90) days' advance written notice to the other. NARTE and IEEE EMCS will periodically review this agreement and coordinate such revisions as may be necessary.

5.3 Nothing herein will create any joint venture, partnership or other business association, nor shall either party enter into any obligation or commitment on behalf of the other.

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