2026 Chapter Compliance Advisory Group

The Chapter Compliance Advisory Group will support ISACA in reviewing and assessing chapter non-compliance with the CAA (Chapter Affiliation Agreement). Volunteers will assist in verification and documentation of non-compliance, identifying remediation steps, and communicating with affected chapters and ISACA Global. 

Anticipated outcomes:  

Advisory Group members will assist ISACA with strengthened governance practices and ensure alignment with the Chapter Affiliation Agreement by:

• Reviewing cases of reported chapter non-compliance with the CAA.
• Conducting structured outreach to clarify issues and gather relevant facts.
• Documenting observations and providing recommendations to ISACA staff.
• Identifying patterns or recurring challenges and proposing long-term solutions to ultimately assist chapters.
• Attending bimonthly meetings, with ad hoc meetings scheduled as needed. 

Core deliverables will include:

• Compliance review summaries
• Outreach documentation
• Monthly updates to ISACA staff
• Final recommendations per case 

Note: Volunteers on this Advisory Group operate in an advisory capacity only. They will not be required to enforce compliance but will advise staff to help guide (staff) decision-making. 

Spots are limited and not all applicants can be selected. Applications may close early based on volume. 

Volunteer Criteria:

• 2026 ISACA membership required
• Former or current chapter leadership experience required
• If you are a current chapter leader, your chapter must be in full compliance with ISACA Global throughout your service 
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn ISACA’s Chapter Affiliation Agreement
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Volunteers may recuse themselves from specific cases where appropriate.
• Chapter governance experience preferred
• Geographic representation will be considered 

Volunteer Benefits: 

• Up to 10 CPE credits (max. 20 annually) in the area of Working on ISACA Boards/Committees/Working Groups upon successful completion of the term. This activity does not align to an Exam Content Outline (ECO).
• Contribute to the reputation of ISACA and betterment of members by ensuring ISACA chapters deliver on key requirements.
• Assist with identifying common pain points for chapters that can ultimately lead to improved governance requirements between chapters and ISACA Global. 

All volunteers must have an ISACA Participation Agreement on file.  To see if your agreement is active, visit your volunteer profile. Access all volunteer policies here. 

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