Committees

Academic Relations

The Academic Relations committee share, recommend and oversee actions to develop and maintain relationships with institutions of public and higher education designed to promote formal education related to IT audit and related disciplines and to promote student interest in the Chapter and the Association. Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Audit

The Audit Committee shall have the duty of auditing the Chapter accounts at the close of the fiscal year and reporting to the Chapter Board and subsequently to the members at the annual general meeting. If the completion date of the audit will be after the annual general meeting, members are to be advised that they may request a copy of the audit letter, to be communicated to them upon completion. Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Bylaws

The Bylaws Committee shall report to the Chapter Board and shall maintain the bylaws. The bylaws committee shall expedite the process of changing the bylaws in accordance with Article XI of the bylaws, assure that all proposed changes conform to any local laws, examine the consistency of the proposed change with other provisions of the bylaws and with those of the Association, and suggest wording for proposed changes. Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Certification

The Certification Committee shall assist the chapter certification exam coordinator(s) in promoting the Association’s certification examinations and professional designations locally, and shall provide assistance in planning and conducting Chapter’s exam review courses, up to and including participation in ISACA's Accredited Training Program (ATP). Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Education

The Education Committee shall recommend and oversee seminars of professional education (including monthly luncheons), except exam review courses. This committee will also facilitate other one-time events sponsored by the Chapter or in partnership with another Chapter or local group. Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Long-Range Planning

The Long Range Planning Committee shall review the affairs of the Chapter and make recommendations to the Chapter Board and the Chapter members concerning ways and means by which the Chapter’s purpose given in Article II can be met. The term of office shall be one year. It shall be the duty of this committee to develop a strategic plan, to regularly review the adopted plan, and to prepare and submit plan amendments to the Chapter Board for adoption. Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Membership

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 Association. This committee will advise the board on strategies and tactics to grow membership and engagement within the Chapter. Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).

Nominations (Elections - only February through May)

The Nominating Committee is responsible for facilitating all regular and special elections, including the nominating procedures that precede all election cycles. See below for more details.

**Section 1. Chapter Nominations**

- A Nominating Committee of 3 members shall be selected by the Chapter Board no later than the end of February.
- The Nominating Committee shall solicit candidates for office from the Chapter membership and shall nominate candidates for offices to be filled at the annual general meeting.
- The Nominating Committee shall report to the membership at the regular meeting in April.
- Nominations from the floor shall be permitted prior to the election on the day the election is held.
- Each candidate shall have consented to serve and shall have completed a Willingness to Serve agreement and Conflict of Interest form.

**Section 2. Chapter Elections**

- Officers shall be elected by paper or electronic ballot at the annual general meeting.
- In the event there is only one candidate for any office, voting on that office may be by acclamation.

Members of this committee shall be appointed by the Chapter Board and should be selected in a manner so as not to have a conflict of interest (example: the Treasurer shall not be part of the audit committee).