BYLAWS

1. Name of the Society :
The name of the Society shall be INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION - NEW DELHI CHAPTER.

2. Membership

Classification and Qualifications

a. Active 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 International, subject to rules established by the International Board Membership in the Chapter and the International is co-extensive. Therefore, upon joining the Chapter, a person shall also join the International, with accompanying rights and responsibilities. Active members in good standing shall be eligible to vote and hold office.

b. Retired Member – any person in good standing, who presents proof of retirement status, subject to rules established by the International Board. Retired members shall (or shall not) 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 International Board. Proof of enrollment shall be submitted annually. Student members in good standing shall not be entitled to vote and hold office at the Chapter level.

3. Admissions
A. Potential members shall:
1. Meet the requirements of membership as outlined in Article III. Section 1.
2. Complete an ISACA membership application form.
3. Pay required dues to the Chapter and the International.

B. Membership in the ISACA International and the Chapter shall be conferred upon an individual when the International has received the required International dues for that individual.

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

B. A member whose dues are in arrears for more than 60 days shall no longer be deemed a Chapter member in good standing.

5. Forfeiture of Membership
The governing body of the society may expel any member from the society on the following grounds:

a. On his/her death.
b. If membership dues have not been paid as prescribed.
b. If membership dues have not been paid as prescribed.
c. If the member works against the aims and objects of the society.
d. If the member tenders his/her resignation.
e. If his activities, in attitude and in appearancehave been found by the Chapter Board, upon an inquiryto have been detrimental to the objectives of ISACA,or its New Delhi Chapter.

6. Previleges of Members
Every member shall have right to participate in the general body meeting and shall also be entitled to inspect the record of the society with prior approval of governing body. Besides, this he/she shall have the right to vote in the meetings of the society. Every member shall be entitled to participate in the meetings, functions and get-together programmes of the society. To inform the society pertaining to any matter of the society.

7. Chapter Committees
There shall be the following standing committees, Membership, Education, Certification, Publications, Chapter Development, Executive and Member Relations committee.

Duties of Standing Committees.
A. The Membership committee shall promote the Chapter and the ISACA International, and conduct an ongoing membership campaign. When requested by the ISACA International, the local Chapter through its membership committee, shall receive and forward applications for membership to the International.

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

C. The Certification committee shall organize support for the Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) designation.

D. The Publications committee shall organize the publication and distribution of the Chapter News Letter and related Publications.

E. The Chapter Development committee shall recommend goals to the Chapter Board to further the purpose and objectives of the Chapter and ISACA.

F. The Executive Committee shall assist the Chapter Board on matters referred to the Committee by the Chapter Board.

G. Member Relations Committee shall review the complaints/suggestions of the members and shall forward its recommendations to the Chapter Board.

H. The Chapter Board shall review any local chapter by-laws changes and ensure their compliance with the Internationals’ by-laws and applicable country requirements. The Chapter Board shall then forward all Chapter bylaws changes to the International, with changes indicated.

8. Governing Body
Chapter Board of Directors shall consist of the officers, and Nine Directors.

Three Directors shall be appointed for a Three year term,Three Directors shall be appointed for a Two year term andThree Directors shall be appointed for a One year term.The nominations committee shall recommend the candidates for their appointment as Directors to the Members at the Annual General Meeting. The Members at the Annual General Meeting shall approve the appointment of the Directors.

The President shall have the power to nominate certain members into the Chapter Board on a case to case basis under the special invitees category. All past presidents shall be permanent invitees to the Board.

Duties The Board of Directors shall:

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

B. Make recommendations to the membership.

C. Be subject to the orders of the membership.

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

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

The Chapter Board shall have the authority to:

Authority A. Expend funds allotted in the approved budget.
B. Authorize non-budgeted expenditure not exceeding Rs.1,00,000.00 (Rs. One Lakh )only without prior approval of the membership.

Quorum A majority of the Chapter Board shall constitute a quorum.

9. Chapter Meetings
1. The regular meetings of the Chapter Board shall be held on the Second Saturday of each month, unless otherwise ordered by the Chapter Board.

2. The regular meeting in November shall be known as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of installing officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and for any other business that may arise.

3. Special Meetings of the members may be called by the President or by the Chapter Board upon written request of Ten Members or such number of members representing Ten percent of the Membership calculated to the nearest percentile whichever is less.The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the Notice.The members shall serve at least Forty-Five Days notice to the President or The Chapter Board.The Chapter Board shall call and hold the meeting within Three Weeks of the Expiry of the Notice Period.

4. Ten Members or number of Members representing Ten percent of the Membership calculated to the nearest percentile which ever is less shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting.

10. Office Bearers and their duties
The Officers of the Chapter shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer and immediate Past President. A. The Officers, except the immediate Past President, shall be elected annually for a term of One year or until their successors are elected and assume office, or until they resign or are removed from office. The term of office shall begin on January 1st.No member shall hold more than One office at a time unless authorised by the Chapter Board and no member shall be eligible to serve more than Two consecutive terms in the same office.

B. The Chapter Officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws, and the parliamentary authority adopted by the Chapter.

President
The Chapter President shall:
Preside at all meetings of the Chapter and the Board.
Appoint all standing Committee chairpersons and other committees as authorised by the Chapter Board.
Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.
Represent the Chapter at Regional Presidents Council Meeting(s).
Perform other duties as pertain to the office of President, or which may be delegated by the Chapter Board.

Vice President
The Chapter Vice President shall:
Be an active aid to the President.
Perform the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence or disability.
Chair the committees as directed by the Chapter Board.
Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

Secretary
The Chapter Secretary shall:
Take minutes of the meetings of the Chapter Board.
Maintain accurate lists of the membership and attendance records.
Be responsible for the legal affairs, Chapter reports and communications and correspondence pertaining to the Chapter.
Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

Joint Secretary
The Joint Secretary shall:
Be an active aid to the Secretary.
Perform the duties of the Secretary in the event of his/her absence or disability.

Treasurer
The Chapter Treasurer shall:
Be custodian of Chapter funds.
Receive all money and disburse funds only upon the sanction of the Chapter Board, or the Chapter membership.
Remit dues to the International 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.

Past President
The Immediate Past President of the Chapter shall:
Serve in an advisory capacity.
Perform other duties as pertain to this office.

11. Financial Year
The financial year of the Society shall be 31st March every year.

12. Source of Income and Utilisation
Subscriptions, donations, grants-in-aid and gifts from the members and the general public shall be the source of income of the society. All the income of the society shall be utilised towards the aims and objects of the society.

13. Bank Account Operation
The Bank Account of the Chapter shall be operated by at least two signatories. The first signatory shall be either the President or the Secretary and the second signatory shall be such officer of the Chapter Board as may be authorized by the Chapter Board. In case the President is not present then the Account shall be operated by at least three signatories.
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14. Insurance
The Chapter Board shall secure whatever insurance coverage is deemed necessary to meet the needs of the Chapter.

15. Audit
An independent Accounting Firm shall be appointed as the auditor of the Chapter at every Annual General Meeting who shall hold the office till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting.
The Auditor shall table the audit report at the Annual General Meeting.A copy of the Audit report shall be forwarded to the International Office after it has been adopted at the Annual General Meeting.

16. Filling up casual vacancies
A. If a vacancy should occur in any 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 filed by routine succession.

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

17. Nominations and Elections

Nominations
A. A nominating committee of Three members shall be elected in the following manner:-The immediate Past President shall be the Chairman of the Nominating committee.The other members of the Nominating Committee shall be elected by the members at their annual general meeting.

B. The Nominating Committee shall be a members in good standing and have consented to serve.

C. The candidates nominated shall be members in good standing and have consented to serve.

Elections
A. Officers shall be elected by voice.

B. The officers shall be elected by Ballot if any member in good standing files a written request to this effect with the Secretary of the Chapter Board least Seven days prior to the elections.

18. Annual List of Managing / Governing Body
Once in every year a list of the Office-Bearers and Members of the Governing Body of the Society shall be filed with the Registrar of Societies, Delhi as required under section 4 of the Societies Registration Act 1860.
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19. Legal Proceedings (Section 6 of the Act)
The Society may sue or be sued in the name of the President / Secretary as per provision laid down under section 6 of the Societies Registration Act 1860, as applicable to the Union Territory of Delhi.
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20. Amendment (Section 12 and 12-A of the Act)
These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter Board, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting, or has been mailed to the Chapter Board at least ten (10) days prior the meeting at which it will be considered.
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21. Dissolution and Adjustment Affairs (Sect 13 & 14 of Act)
If the society need to be dissolved it shall be dissolved as per provision laid down under section 13 and 14 of the Societies Registration Act 1860, as applicable to the Union Territory of Delhi.To effect dissolution of the Chapter, these by-laws must be rescinded by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the membership after ten (10) days notice has been mailed to each member. In the event of dissolution, the Chapter shall notify the regional Vice President of the International, and the Executive Director of the International, in writing, indicating the reason(s) for dissolution and shall return the Chapter charter and any other Chapter or ISACA International documents to the International office. All net assets shall go to a welfare, education or civic project designated by the Chapter membership, with the approval of the ISACA’s EVP of Membership, and the ISACA’s International President.

22. Application of the Act
All the provisions under all the sections of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, as applicable to the Union Territory of Delhi shall apply to the Society.
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23. Essential Certificate
“Certified that this is the correct copy of Rules and Regulations of the Society”.

PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER