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Article I - Name

The name of this non-union, non ? profit organization shall be the Information Systems Audit and Control Association ? Sri Lanka Chapter (141) (hereinafter referred to as ?chapter?), a chapter affiliated with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (hereinafter referred to as the ?Association?).

Article II - Purpose

The primary purpose of the chapter is to promote the education of individuals for the improvement and development of their capabilities relating to the auditing of and / or IS Management and / or consulting in the field of IS Audit control and Security.

The objectives of the chapter are:

  • To promote the education of, and help expand the knowledge and skills of its members in the interrelated fields of auditing, quality assurance, security, and IS audit and control;

  • To encourage a free exchange of IS audit and control, quality assurance, and security techniques, approaches, and problem solving by its members;

  • To promote adequate communication to keep members abreast of current events in IS audit and control, quality assurance, and security fields that can be of benefit to them and their employers, and;

  • To communicate to management, audit, universities, and to IS professional the importance of establishing controls necessary to ensure the effective organization and utilization of IT resources.

Article III - Membership and Dues

 Section 1 ? Classifications and qualifications

  1. Active member ? any person interest in the purpose and objectives of the chapter as stated in Articles II shall be eligible for membership in the chapter, and the Association, subject to rules established by the Association Board. Membership in the Chapter and the Association is coextensive. Therefore, upon joining the Chapter, a person shall also join the Association, with accompanying rights and responsibilities. Active members in good standing shall be entitled to vote and hold office.

  2. Retired Members ? any member in good standing, who presents proof of retirement status, subject to rules established by the Association Board. Retired members shall be entitled to vote and hold office at the Chapter level.

  3. Student Members ? full time student currently enrolled in a degree program of an accredited college or university, subject to rules established by the Association Board. Proof of enrolment shall be submitted annually. Student members shall not be entitled to vote and hold office at Chapter level.

 Section 2 ? Admissions

A. Potential members shall :

  1. Meet the requirements of membership as outlined in article III, section 1.

  2. Complete as Association membership application form.

  3. Pay required dues to the Chapter and the Association

B. Membership in the Association shall be conferred upon an individual when the Association has received the required Association dues for that individual.

Section 3 Dues

A. Chapter dues shall be payable on or before 1st January of each year, in an amount determined by the Chapter Board, plus Association dues.

B. A member whose dues are in arrears for more than 90 days  shall no longer be deemed a Chapter member in good standing.

C. A member shall forfeit Association membership if dues have not been paid to the Association and to the Chapter as determined by Chapter Board.

 

Article IV - Chapter Meeting

Section 1

The regular meetings of the Chapter shall be held on the 4th day of the last week of each month, unless otherwise ordered by the Chapter Board.

Section 2

The regular meeting in March shall be known as the Annual General Meeting and shall be for the purpose installing officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and for any other business that may arise.

Section 3

Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Chapter  Board and shall be  called  upon written request by 07 members. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. Except in cases of emergency, at least 14 days notice shall be given.

Section 4

33 1/3 percent of the membership shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting any fraction  in this calculation shall be treated as one.

 

Article V - Chapter Officers

Section 1 - Chapter Officers

The officers of the Chapter shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and immediate Past President.

Section 2 - Term of Chapter Office

A. The officers except the immediate past President shall be elected annually for a term of one year.

B. No member shall hold more than one Chapter office(s) at a time, and no member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same Chapter office.

C. Annual general meeting shall be held within 3 months from the expiration of the official year. Official year being 1st January to 31st December.

Section 3 ? Duties of Chapter Officers

The Chapter Officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these by laws.

A. The Chapter President shall:

  • Preside at all meetings of the Chapter and the Board

  • Appoint all standing committee chairpersons and other committees as authorized by the Chapter Board.

  • Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nomination Committee.

  • Represent the Chapter at the Leadership Conference / Presidents Council Meetings.

  • Perform other duties as pertain to the office of President, or which may be delegated by the Chapter Board.

B. The Chapter Vice President shall:

  • Perform the duties of the President in the event of his / her absence or disability.

  • Chair the membership / education committees.

  • Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

C. The Chapter Secretary shall:

  • Take minutes of the meeting of the Chapter Board.

  • Maintain accurate lists of the membership, and attendance records.

  • Be responsible for the legal affairs. Chapter reports and communication and correspondence pertaining to the Chapter Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

D. The Chapter Treasurer shall:

  • Be custodian of Chapter funds.
  • Receive all monies and disburse funds only upon the sanction of the Chapter Board, or the Chapter membership.
  • Remit dues to the Association as required
  • Submit a written report at each regular meeting
  • Submit books and records for audit when required
  • File any and all tax forms required.
  • Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

The Chapter Board shall have the authority to:

A. Expend funds allotted in the approved budget.

B. Authorize non-budgeted expenditures not to exceed Rs.10,000/= without prior approval of the membership.

C. Budget shall be of two types:

(i) Annual Budget ? to be presented to the Board by the Treasurer one month before the commencement of the financial year.

(ii) Project Budget ? which shall be presented for all project undertaken by the Chapter, which shall be prepared by the Treasure the consultation with the project committee.

Section 4 - Quorum.

5 members of the Chapter Board which shall include at least two Chapter officers shall constitute a quorum.

 

Article VI - Nomination and Elections

Section 1 Chapter Nominations

A. The Chapter Board shall serve as the Nominating committee. The quorum at meeting of the Nominating Committee shall be a minimum of five members.

B. The Nominating Committee shall nominate candidates for offices to be filled at the annual general meeting.

C. The Nominating committee shall report to the membership at the regular meeting in November each year. Each candidate shall have consented to serve.

D. Nominations from the floor shall not be permitted prior to the elections for the Chapter officers.

Section 2 ? Chapter Elections

A. Officers shall be elected by ballot or show of hand.

B.  In the event there is only one candidate for any office he shall be declared duly elected.

 

Article VII - Chapter Board of Directors.

Section 1               Chapter Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and 11 of Directors.

Section 2               Duties

The Board of Directors shall:

A. Supervise the affairs and conduct the business of the Chapter between Chapter Meeting.

B. Make recommendations to the membership.

C. Be subject to the orders of the membership.

D. Meet every month at a time and place determined by the Chapter Board.

E. Perform the duties prescribed in these bylaws and the parliamentary authority adopted by the Chapter.

 

Article VIII Chapter Committees

There shall be the following standing committees: Membership, education, certification, audit, long range planning, bylaws.

A. The membership committee shall promote interest in the Chapter, and in the Association, and conduct an ongoing  membership campaign. When requested by the Association, the local Chapter through its membership committee, shall receive and forward applications for membership to the Associations.

B. The education committee shall recommend and oversee seminars and programs of professional education.

C. The Certification Committee shall assist the Chapter CISA coordinator in promoting the CISA examination and professional designation locally, and shall provide assistance in planning and conducting Chapter?s CISA review course.

D. The audit Committee shall complete an annual audit of the records of the Chapter, and report those findings to the Chapter Board.

E. The long range planning committee shall recommend goals to the Chapter Board to further the purpose and objectives of the Chapter and the Association.

F. The Bylaws committee shall review any local Chapter Bylaws changes and ensure their compliance with the Association?s  Bylaws and applicable country requirements. The committees shall then forward all Chapter Bylaws changes to the Association, with changes indicated.

 
Article IX Dissolution

To effect dissolution of the Chapter, these bylaws must be rescinded by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of  the membership after twenty one (21) days notice has been mailed to each member. In the event of dissolution, the chapter shall notify the Regional Vice president of the Association , and the Executive Director of the Association in writing, indicating the reason (s) for dissolution and shall return the Chapter charter and any other Chapter or Association documents to the International Headquarter All net assets shall go to an approved charity designated by the chapter membership.

 

Article X Amendment of chapter Bylaws

These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter membership, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting, or has been mailed to the entire Chapter membership at least twenty one (21) days prior to the meeting at which it will be considered.

The immediate Past President of the Chapter shall;

  • Serve in an advisory capacity.

  • Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

Chapter vacancies

A. If a vacancy should occur in the office, except that of immediate Past President, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chapter Board.

B. If a vacancy occurs in the office of immediate Past President, the vacancy shall remain until filled by routine succession.

C. If a Chapter officer?s membership in the Association shall for any reason terminate that individual?s position, as Chapter shall automatically become vacant.
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