Requirements

The STEMG contains a good mix of engineering and linguistic expertise. Members must have sufficient time and energy to maintain the specification. They must be able to attend meetings and must cover their own expenses. In most cases, their companies or organizations support their work.

To be an active member of the STEMG, you must have:

• Good experience in the field of technical documentation and the use of STE.
• Proficient knowledge of English.
• Basic knowledge of international specifications related to technical publications (for example, S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, and other official directives).

National representatives

The procedure to become a national representative is as follows:

1. The potential national representative must be nominated by its supporting company or organization.
2. The nomination must then be endorsed and formalized (usually with a nomination letter) by a national association or organization.
3. The nomination letter(s) must be sent by the potential national representative to the STEMG chairperson.
4. The national representative membership must be approved by the STEMG and finally endorsed by the PSSG (on behalf of ASD).

Associate members

The procedure to become an associate member is as follows:

1. The potential associate member must be formally nominated by a company or organization that represents users or producers of technical documentation written in STE.
2. The nomination letter must be sent by the potential associate member to the STEMG chairperson.
3. The associate membership must be approved by the STEMG and finally endorsed by the PSSG (on behalf of ASD).

Upon completion of the above, in both cases, national representatives or associate members, the STEMG will vote on whether to accept the new member.  If membership is approved, the new national representative or associate member will receive all correspondence, and be invited to attend STEMG meetings and participate in the discussions.