Chapter Bylaws

Bylaws of ISACA Papua New Guinea Chapter

Effective: 27th February 2014

Article I. Name

The name of this non-union, non-profit organization shall be Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Papua New Guinea Chapter, hereinafter referred to as “Chapter”, a Chapter affiliated with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), hereinafter referred to as the “Association”. The Chapter, apart from its innate affiliation with the international Association, is an independent entity from any other association, enterprise, or entity.

Article II. Purpose

Chapter’s 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, management consulting in, or direct management of the fields of IT governance, IS audit, security, control and assurance.

The objectives of the Chapter are:
A. To promote the education of, and help expand the knowledge and skills of its members in the interrelated fields of IT                governance, IS audit, security, control and assurance;
B. To encourage an open exchange of IT governance, IS audit, security, control, and assurance techniques, approaches, and         problem-solving by its members;
C. To promote adequate communication to keep members abreast of current events in IT governance, IS audit, security,               control and assurance that can be of benefit to them and their employers;
D. To communicate to management, auditors, universities, and to IS professionals the importance of establishing controls           necessary to ensure proper IT governance and the effective organization and utilization of IT resources; and
E. To promote the Association’s professional certifications and IT governance.

Article III. Membership and Dues

Section 1. Classifications and Qualifications
Membership in the Association is a requirement for membership in a Chapter. Therefore, upon joining the
Chapter, a person must also join the Association, with accompanying rights and responsibilities.

A. Member — any person interested in the purpose and objectives of the Chapter as stated in Article II shall be eligible for             membership in the Chapter, and the Association, subject to rules established by the Association
     Board. Members shall be entitled to vote and to hold office.
B. Retired Member — any member, 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.
C. Student Member — full time student currently enrolled in a degree program of an accredited college or university, subject         to rules established by the Association Board. Student members shall be entitled to vote and hold office at the Chapter           level.

Section 2. Admission
A. Potential members shall:
    1. Meet the requirements of membership as outlined in Article III, Section 1.
    2. Complete an Association membership application form
    3. Pay required dues to the Chapter and Association
    4. Follow the Code of Professional Ethics of 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 1 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 60 days shall no longer be deemed a member.
C. A member shall forfeit membership if dues have not been paid to the Association and to the Chapter as required.
D. Resignation — any member who resigns shall not be entitled to a refund of his/her annual membership dues.

Article IV. Chapter Meetings

Section 1. Regular Board Meetings
Regular meetings of the Chapter membership shall be held monthly unless otherwise ordered by the Chapter Board and shall be for the purpose of conducting the regular business of the chapter.

Section 2. Educational sessions
Educational sessions of the Chapter membership shall be held bi-monthly unless otherwise ordered by the Chapter Board.

Section 3. Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting shall be held in February and shall be for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and for any other business that may arise. The date and location of the annual general meeting shall be determined by the Chapter Board.

Section 4. Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the President, the Chapter Board or upon written request by 20 of the members. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call.

Section 5. Mail or Electronic Voting
If required, paper mail or electronic means may be used for the purposes of membership voting on resolutions approved by the Chapter Board and such correspondence will be considered a special meeting for the purposes of these bylaws.

Section 6. Quorum for Chapter Meetings
The quorum for any regular, annual general or special meeting shall be 20 members. In absence of quorum, the meeting will be adjourned, and reconvened one week later. The new date and time will be communicated to members.

Section 7. Act of the Membership
The affirmative vote of the majority of the members at any chapter meeting shall constitute an act of the membership.

Section 9. Notification
Members shall be notified 30 days in advance of the annual general meeting. Members shall be notified at least 10 days in advance of any regular meetings or special meetings, except in case of emergency. Notification may be by postal mail, by email or by telephone.

Article V. Chapter Officers

Section 1. Chapter Officers
The Officers of the Chapter shall be 13 in number, constituting:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, 8 of directors shall be the Chapter
Officers.

Section 2. Term of Chapter Officers
A. The Chapter Officers, except the immediate Past President, shall be elected for a term of two (2) years, or until their successors are elected and assume office, or until they resign or are removed from office. The term of office shall begin at the close of the annual meeting at which they are elected.
B. No member shall hold more than two (2) Chapter office(s) at a time.
C. All members shall be allowed to serve no longer than two consecutive terms in a particular Chapter Office

Section 3. Duties of Chapter Officers
The Chapter Officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws, and the parliamentary authority adopted by the Chapter.

A. The Chapter President shall:
* Preside at meetings of the Chapter and the Chapter Board,
* Appoint all committee chairpersons and members,
* Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee,
* Represent the Chapter at Leadership Conferences and other conferences and functions, where appropriate or appoint another Chapter Board member as a representative,
* Present an annual report to members at the annual general meeting - such report to consist of reports from various Chapter officers and committees,
* Maintain communications with the Association and respond to Association enquiries,
* Be responsible for submission of the required annual chapter reports to the Association within 30 days after the annual general meeting,
* Supervise budgetary matters and proper internal control of finances, and
* 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:
* Preside at meetings of the Chapter and the Chapter Board, in the absence of the President,
* Perform the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence or disability, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

C. The Chapter Secretary shall:
* Take minutes of the meetings of the Chapter Board, membership meetings, and annual general meeting, and maintain a copy of the records,
* Maintain accurate attendance records,
* Be responsible for the legal affairs, Chapter records and correspondence pertaining to the Chapter,
* Assist the President in the administration of Chapter membership meetings, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

D. The Chapter Treasurer shall:
* Be custodian of Chapter funds,
* Receive and disburse such funds of the Chapter as shall be required in the conduct of its affairs and the carrying on of its activities or as directed by the Chapter Board,
* Remit dues to the Association as required, Submit a written report at each regular meeting,
* In concert with the President, authorize expenditures from, or transfers of funds from/to, the Chapter US dollar credit account held at the Association,
 * Submit annual financial statements for presentation to the membership at the annual general meeting,
* Submit books and records for audit when required,
* File any and all tax forms required, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

E. The Immediate Past President of the Chapter shall:
* Provide advice and guidance to the new President and Chapter Board, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

F. The Membership Director shall:
* Maintain electronic/accurate lists of members and guests,
* Disseminate membership lists as directed by Chapter Board, with due regard to security and privacy issues,
* Forward information on events and other pertinent information to e-mail lists,
* Identify and use other means of disseminating information about events and the chapter, where appropriate,
* Report on membership data from the Association,
* Coordinate plans to ensure member benefits are maintained and to forecast membership growth and retention rates,
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

G. The Certification & Training Director shall:
* Maintain resource material related to ISACA certifications,
* Promote ISACA certification accreditations within the Chapter membership, including exam preparation sessions,
* Maintain exam participation rate to sustain the local area as an exam writing site, Report to Chapter Board on exam results,
* Act as a liaison between exam participants and the Association,
* Manage relationships with trainers and venue providers
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

H. The Marketing Director shall:
* Conduct general marketing and publicity of the Chapter, ISACA certifications, COBIT, the Association, and any other new initiative,
* Coordinate initiatives involving partnerships and alliances,
* Acquire any required marketing materials from ISACA International as authorized by the Chapter Board,
* Exercise general policy control and direction of any mail-out kits, publications, editorial or advertising which the Chapter may issue, authorize or sponsor under the direction of the Chapter Board
* Encourage Chapter membership to participate in review of Association standards and guidelines,
* Promote certification accreditation within the Chapter membership,
* Provide liaison with Association re: IT governance issues and approaches to dissemination,
* Assist in the inclusion of IT governance presentations in the chapter education sessions,
* Coordinate with outside bodies on awareness, presentations and conferences related to IT governance,
* Stay current with the offerings of the Association as related to COBIT and other IT-governance resources
* Work with Certification and Training Director to arrange training sessions on COBIT
* Assist in expanding awareness and use of COBIT, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

I. The Communications Director shall:
* Plan, design, and ensure the updating and maintenance of the ISACA PNG Chapter’s website.
* Manage the relationships with 3rd party hosts.
* Be responsible for the Chapter’s monthly newsletter, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

J. The Events Director shall:
* Plan, design and deliver the bimonthly member’s events.
* Engage with speakers, venue hosts and other suppliers of services to ensure the events remain high quality and value for money.
* Conduct post-implementation reviews of events and keep issues register of lessons learnt and improvements that can be made for future events, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

K. The Academic Relations Director shall:
* Provide liaison with academic institutions
* Establish opportunities to brief appropriate classes of academic institutions on ISACA, its certifications, COBIT 5 and IT governance'
* Coordinate scholarship initiatives approved by the Chapter Board
* Liaise with appropriate professors, and where appropriate take steps to establish an "Academic
* Advocate" program in local academic institutions,", and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

L. The Government and Regulatory Advocacy Director shall:
* Know and understand ISACAs certifications and how they support the credibility, capability and professionalism of ISACA members
* Know and understand ISACA knowledge developments (COBIT) and how it supports the credibility, capability and professionalism of ISACA members
* Identify local and regional government and regulatory outreach opportunities for engagement
* Serve as the chapter contact and liaison to the ISACA GRA ISACA GRA Subcommittee and ISACA HQ advocacy support
* Ability and interest to make presentations to promote the interests of ISACA credentials, knowledge (COBIT) and its members, and
* Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

M. The Director at Large shall:
* Contribute to the work of the Chapter Board on a wide variety of topics and projects, as directed by the President and the Chapter Board.

Section 4. Chapter Officer Vacancies

A. If a vacancy should occur in the office of President, the vacancy shall be filled by the Vice-President.
B. If a vacancy should occur in any other office, except that of Immediate Past President, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chapter Board.
C. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Immediate Past President, the vacancy shall remain vacant until filled by routine succession.
D. The office of Board member shall become vacant if a Board member:
     a. Ceases to be a Chapter member
     b. Is permanently incapacitated by ill health
     c. Is absent without apology for more than three consecutive Board meetings, or more than five Board meetings in a fiscal year

Article VI. Nominations and Elections

Section 1. Chapter Nominations

A. Nominations shall be open, and will be declared open by the president at the regular meeting in the month of January. Nominations will then be accepted from the floor from any member of the Chapter.
B. 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

A. Officers shall be elected by ballot.
B. In the event there is only one candidate for any office, voting on that office may be by voice.

Article VII. Chapter Board

Section 1. Composition of the Chapter Board
The Chapter Board shall consist of the officers listed in Article V, Section 1.

Section 2. Duties
The Chapter Board shall:
A. Supervise the affairs and conduct the business of the Chapter between business meetings
B. Make recommendations to the membership
C. Be subject to the orders of the membership
D. Meet 10 times a year 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

Section 3. Financial Authority
The Chapter Board shall have the authority to:
 A. Approve the annual budget
 B. Expend funds allotted in the approved budget

Section 4. Fiscal Year & Annual Financial Statements
A. The fiscal year of the Chapter shall run from 01 January to 31 December unless otherwise established by the Chapter Board.
B. The Chapter Board shall ensure that annual financial statements are prepared, approved by the Chapter Board, presented to members at the annual general meeting, and submitted as part of the Chapter Annual Report to the Association.

Section 5. Insurance
The Chapter Board shall secure whatever insurance coverage is deemed necessary to meet the needs of the Chapter.

Section 6. Quorum
A majority of the Chapter Board shall constitute a quorum for any Chapter Board meeting.

Article VIII. Chapter Committees

Section 1. Program Committee
There shall be a Program Committee with the objective of developing and implementing the Chapter training and development events for the year.

Section 2. Special Committees
Other committees may be created as necessary by the Chapter Board.

Article IX. Indemnification

The Chapter shall indemnify any and all of its directors or officers or former directors or officers or any person who may have served at its request or by its election as a director or officer of another corporation, against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense or settlement of any action, suit or proceeding in which they, or any of them, are made parties, or a party, by reason of being or having been directors or a director or officer of the corporation or of such other corporation, except in relation to matters as to which any such director or officer or former director or officer or person shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for willful misconduct in performance of duty and to such matters as shall be settled by agreement predicated on existence of such liability.

The indemnification provided hereby shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which anyone seeking indemnification may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of members, or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his or her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office.

 Article X. Dissolution

If dissolution of the Chapter becomes inevitable, these bylaws must be rescinded by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the chapter membership after ten (10) days’ notice has been mailed to each member. In the event of dissolution, the Chapter shall notify the Chief Executive Officer 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 International Headquarters. All net assets shall be distributed to other selected ISACA chapters, or to a welfare, education, or civic project designated by the Chapter membership, pursuant to Section 501 (c) of the US Internal Revenue Code with the approval of the Association’s International President and Chief Executive Officer.

 Article XI. Parliamentary Authority

 The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, shall govern the chapter in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules the chapter may adopt.

Article XII. Amendment of Chapter Bylaws

The Chapter Board shall approve all suggested bylaw changes and forward them to the Membership Division of the Association, with changes indicated. The Association must give approval to all bylaw changes prior to them being submitted for a vote by chapter membership.

Chapter bylaw amendments will be approved, at any chapter meeting, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous meeting, or has been mailed or e-mailed to the entire Chapter membership at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting at which it will be considered. The Membership Division of the Association will be advised that the Bylaw amendments have been approved, and will be sent a copy of the approved version of the Bylaws.

The Chapter Board shall conduct a periodic, ideally annual, comparison of the Chapter practices to the bylaws. The Chapter must ensure the compliance of the bylaws with the Association's bylaws and any applicable country or state requirements.