Supporting UL S Mission

UL Council Member Guidelines Supporting UL’s Mission

UL’s Engineering and Advisory Councils provide the mandatory retirement age of 72. The Councils’ valuable advice to support UL’s mission of public self-evaluation process is an important determinant safety, public health and protection of the environ- for continuing service. ment. The men and women appointed to serve as members of UL’s Councils are leaders in their pro- RE-APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS fessions, and their work has distinguished them as Each Council shall have a process for evaluating being highly competent and knowledgeable in their whether the individuals sitting on the Council bring professional fields. the appropriate skills and expertise, and how effec- tively each member works with the Council. Coun- The purpose of UL’s Councils is to provide UL with cil Memberships should not be regarded as perma- substantial expertise in the development and main- nent. Council Members should serve only so long tenance of UL Standards for Safety, installation as they add value to the Council, and a Council and use of UL Listed or Classified products, and in- Member’s ability to continue to contribute to the vestigations of new and innovative products, as Council should be considered each time the Coun- well as management systems, international busi- cil Member is considered for re-appointment. ness and other conformity assessment related activities. The members of each council bring years A Council-appointed committee consisting of at of sound engineering experience, practical judg- least six members representing an equal number ment, field experience and conformity assessment of Council Members and UL staff shall identify the business expertise to UL, and are selected from Council Members whose terms are expiring who enforcement authorities, government agencies, will be asked to serve another three-year term, consumer groups, standards experts, educators based on the results of the Council’s evaluation and other individuals and organizations with spe- process. cial knowledge in their fields of expertise. REMOVAL OF A MEMBER FROM A COUNCIL COUNCIL MEMBER SELECTION PROCESS A Council-appointed committee consisting of at The process for the selection of new Members least six members representing an equal number varies from Council-to-Council, but each Council of Council Members and UL staff is responsible for seeks to maintain a balance in the various areas of the review of all members of the Council, and interest in their corresponding field. Factors consid- where necessary, taking action to remove a ered include a proposed new Member’s back- Council Member, which requires the approval of ground, years of experience and current role in the the Council Committee. given field.

TERM OF MEMBERSHIP CHANGE IN COUNCIL MEMBER OCCUPATION Council members are appointed to serve three- Council Members must notify their Council chair in -year terms. The members of each Council shall writing if there is a change in their employment, be divided into three classes, the classes to be as field re-assignment, or if any real or perceived con- nearly equal in number as possible. The term of flict of interest arises during the Council Member’s office of Council members of each class shall ex- term of service. In such cases, a Council-appoint- pire at the third succeeding Annual Meeting of UL’s ed committee, consisting of at least six members Corporate Members. Terms shall be every six representing an equal number of Council Members years for Councils that meet every other year. and UL staff, shall determine whether the member should remain on the Council. UL does not endorse arbitrary term limits on Coun- cil Members’ service, nor does it believe in auto- matic re-nomination until Council Members reach COUNCIL MEMBER RETIREMENT

Copyright © 2004 Rev. 4/12 No Council Member is eligible to continue to serve . Acknowledge that I am not a representative of as a Council Member beyond the Annual Meeting UL and will not act on behalf of UL or the UL of UL’s Corporate Members following his or her Council, except in any form of UL Council 72nd birthday. In establishing this tenure policy for meetings or as the UL Council shall otherwise Council Members, the Council may make excep- delegate. tions to the policy as appropriate, in light of particu- . Adhere to the UL Council Guidelines lar facts or circumstances, based on recommenda- . Exercise good judgment to ensure my conduct tions by the Council-appointed committee consist- enhances the reputation of UL and the UL ing of at least six members representing an equal Council on which I serve. number of Council Members and UL staff. UL’S STANDARDS OF CONDUCT – WHAT COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION COUNCIL MEMBERS CAN EXPECT FROM Council Members are not compensated for their UL service as a Council Member. They are, however, For more than a century, UL has provided industry- eligible to receive reimbursement for any travel ex- leading technical expertise and quality service penses they incur in the course of attending Coun- while maintaining the highest legal and ethical cil Meetings. standards. This work ethic has earned UL the confidence of consumers, industries and safety profes- COUNCIL MEMBERS’ STANDARDS OF CON- sionals worldwide. DUCT On occasion, UL also seeks advice from Council Additionally, UL Council Members have the satis- Members in regard to the investigation of specific faction of knowing their support serves the safety proprietary products, prior to dissemination of community. UL owes a great debt of gratitude to product Listings, Classification or Recognition. The each Council Member for the time and thought that product information UL shares with Council Mem- they contribute to UL and to UL’s Mission of Public bers is proprietary to the submitter, and UL takes Safety through participation as a member of a UL every precaution not to disclose confidential infor- Council. UL likewise owes a debt of gratitude to mation to potential competitors. the various organizations that support the Council Member’s participation in Council activities, both at It is extremely important for Council Members to the UL Council meetings and in various ways preserve the trust of UL subscribers in its ability to throughout the year. keep their material confidential. Accordingly, UL has established the following Standard of Conduct Membership on UL’s Councils provides a forum of to which it expects Council Member to subscribe: top-level experts in the safety community to learn from each other, enhancing their expertise, and the As a UL Council Member, I will: safety community as a whole. . Respect the trust associated with my appointment to the UL Council by serving its mission of Council members are invited each year (some public safety, public health and protection of Councils every other year) to attend UL’s Annual the environment to the best of my ability. Meeting of its Corporate Members and their Coun- . Utilize my technical and business knowledge cil meetings held in conjunction with the Corporate and set aside any private business, personal or Members’ Annual Meeting. undisclosed special interest or motivation. In the event I am presented with any conflicts of In addition to the guidelines stated herein, each interest, I will advise the Council chair and ab- Council may have its own, additional guidelines stain from Council participation with respect to specific to its Council Membership. that issue or related issues. . Hold in strictest confidence any proprietary or confidential information provided to the Council. That obligation will continue to be in effect at all times during and after completion of my Coun- cil service.

Copyright © 2004 Rev. 4/12 UL Environment Council OVERVIEW OF UL’S VARIOUS COUNCILS This council advises UL Environment on issues Here is a brief look at each of UL’s councils: that shape the future of UL Environment's service offerings, market position, program improvements Security Council and enhancements, future courses of action and emerging validation and certification needs in the (formerly named Burglary Protection Council) environmental services fields. Membership in- Formed in 1921, members of the Security Council cludes environmental and business leaders, includ- are drawn from inland marine and property insur- ing individuals from business, not-for-profits, gov- ance industries, law enforcement, corporate securi- ernment and universities. ty, federal government and academia. They advise UL on the performance, use and application of se- Environmental and Public Health Council curity and property protection products. Formed in 1995, the council advises UL on issues that shape the future of UL’s Environmental and Commercial Insurance Council Public Health Program (EPH) program, proposed The purpose of the UL Commercial Insurance actions on EPH-related activities, program im- Council will advise UL on a broad set of issues provements, future courses of action and emerging shaping the Insurance Industry, including ad- safety needs in the EPH fields. Membership in- vising UL on the products, systems, structures, cludes environmental and public health leaders, in- and services that the Insurance Industry sup- cluding EPH consultants and individuals from gov- ports. The Council will also review with UL po- ernment and universities. tential and new services that UL might provide that would potentially be of benefit to society. Fire Council Individuals representing academia, building offi- Consumer Advisory Council cials, federal government agencies, fire service, along with independent fire safety experts, consul- This council, established in 1967, is composed of tants, insurance authorities, and other related cate- representatives of academia, insurance and gov- gories make up this council, which was formed in ernment agencies, along with home economists, 1913. The council advises UL on the establish- public safety officials, retailers and individuals as- ment of safety performance requirements for fire sociated with consumer-oriented media. The suppression equipment, fire resistance, building group advises UL on establishing levels of safety designs, fire and smoke detector equipment and for consumer products, user experiences and prod- building materials. uct failures, and educating the general public on the limitations and safe uses of specific consumer products. Follow-Up Services Council Formed in 1976, the council provides expertise and Electrical Council assistance to UL in appropriately maintaining its current inspection and market surveillance pro- Advising UL on new services to support the inspec- grams and in the development of new follow-up tion community, field experiences on product fail- services, surveillance and inspection programs. In- ures, installation practices, field experiences with dividuals representing manufacturers, retailers, UL-Listed products and materials, code require- professional societies, trade groups, distributors, ments and UL requirements is this council’s main insurance, government and academia compose the responsibility. Authorities having jurisdiction group. (AHJs), independent leaders, federal government officials and insurance representatives comprise the membership of this council, which was established in 1913.

Copyright © 2004 Rev. 4/12 Health Sciences Council Formed in 2012, the council advises UL on issues that shape the future of UL’s Health Sci- ences Programs, proposed actions on Health Science related activities, program improvements, future courses of action and emerging safety needs in the Health Science fields. The Council will also review with UL potential and new services that UL might provide that would potentially be of benefit to society. Membership includes individuals representing academia, federal government agencies, professional societies, trade groups, consultants, insurance, and other related categories.”

PERIODIC REVIEW OF UL COUNCIL MEMBER GUIDELINES These guidelines are reviewed by UL’s Councils at least annually.