Bylaws

Code of Professional Ethics

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Inc. (ISACA) sets forth this Code of Professional Ethics to guide the professional and personal conduct of members of the association and/or its certification holders.

Members and ISACA certification holders shall:

Support the implementation of, and encourage compliance with, appropriate standards, procedures and controls for information systems.

Perform their duties with objectivity, due diligence and professional care, in accordance with professional standards and best practices.

Serve in the interest of stakeholders in a lawful and honest manner, while maintaining high standards of conduct and character, and not engage in acts discreditable to the profession.

Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information obtained in the course of their duties unless disclosure is required by legal authority. Such information shall not be used for personal benefit or released to inappropriate parties.

Maintain competency in their respective fields and agree to undertake only those activities, which they can reasonably expect to complete with professional competence.

Inform appropriate parties of the results of work performed; revealing all significant facts known to them.

Support the professional education of stakeholders in enhancing their understanding of information systems security and control.

Failure to comply with this Code of Professional Ethics can result in an investigation into a member's, and/or certification holder's conduct and, ultimately, in disciplinary measures.

Standards
Issued by the Standards Board of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association

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Through affiliation with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), ISACA has been instrumental in developing the international information technology guidelines issued to date by IFAC.

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Bylaws of Central Oklahoma Chapter

of the

Information Systems Audit and Control Association

 

Effective:  05/15/1997

Amended: 05/02/2002

Amended:  05/05/2005

 

Article I.     Name

 

The name of this non-union, non-profit organization shall be the Central Oklahoma Chapter (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 management consulting in the field of IS audit and control.  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, auditors, universities, and to IS professionals the importance of establishing controls necessary to ensure the effective organization and utilization of IT resources.

 

Article III.  Mission Statement

 

To provide our chapter members with opportunities for education, resource sharing, advocacy, and professional networking as well as to promote and advance the profession's ethics, responsibilities, and expectations for the work of our practitioners as a service to our communities.

 

Article IV.   Membership and Dues

 

Section 1.   Classifications 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 Association, subject to rules established by the Association Board.  Membership in the Chapter and the Association is co-extensive.  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.

 

B.   Retired Member - 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.

 

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.  Proof of enrollment shall be submitted annually.  Student members in good standing shall be entitled to vote and hold office at the Chapter level.

 

Section 2.   Admissions

 

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 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 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 required.

 

Article V.   Chapter Meetings

 

Section 1.   The regular meetings of the Chapter shall be held on the first Thursday of each month (September through May), unless otherwise ordered by the Chapter Board.

Section 2.   The regular meeting in May shall be known as the Annual General Meeting and shall be for the purpose of 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 five (5) members.  The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call.  Except in cases of emergency, at least ten (10) days notice shall be given.

Section 4.   Twenty-five percent of the membership shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting.

 

Article VI.    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 (1) 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 at the conclusion of the Annual General meeting and continue through the Annual General Meeting of the next calendar year.

B.   No member shall hold more than two (2) Chapter office(s) at a time, and no member shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same 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 all meetings of the Chapter and the Board

·         Appoint all standing committee coordinators and other committees with the approval of the Chapter Board

·         Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee

·         Represent the Chapter at Leadership Conference/Presidents Council Meeting(s)

·         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 Speakers committee

·         Perform other duties as pertain to this office

C.   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

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

E.   The immediate Past President of the Chapter shall:

·         Serve in an advisory capacity

·         Perform other duties as pertain to this office

 

Section 4.   Chapter Vacancies

 

A.   If a vacancy should occur in any office the vacancy shall be filled by the Chapter Board.

B.   If a vacancy occurs in the office of immediate Past President, the vacancy must be filled by a former officer and, if possible, by a former president.  If no former officers are willing and able to serve, the vacancy shall remain until filled by routine succession.

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

 

Article VII.   Nominations and Elections

 

Section 1.   Chapter Nominations

 

A.   A Nominating Committee of at least three members shall be elected by the membership at the regular meeting in the month of March.

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

C.   The Nominating Committee shall report to the membership at the regular meeting in April.  Each candidate shall have consented to serve.

D.   Nominations from the floor shall be permitted prior to the election, provided the candidate shall have consented to serve.

 

Section 2.   Chapter Elections

 

A.   Officers shall be elected by voice vote.  However, Chapter officers shall be elected (or the voice vote confirmed) by ballot if so requested by two (2) or more members.

 

Article VIII.  Chapter Board of Directors

 

Section 1.   Chapter Board of Directors shall consist of the Chapter Officers and Committee Coordinators.

 

Section 2.   Duties

 

The Board of Directors 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 periodically 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.   Authority

 

The Chapter Board shall have the authority to:

A.   Expend funds allotted in the approved budget

B.   Authorize non-budgeted expenditures not to exceed $500.00 without prior approval of the membership

 

Section 4.   Quorum - A majority of the Chapter Board shall constitute a quorum.

 

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

 

Article IX. Chapter Committees and Coordinators

 

Section 1.   Standing committees may be nominated by the membership and established by the Chapter Board.  Standing committees may be: membership, education, certification, audit, long range planning, and bylaws.

 

Section 2.   Duties of standing committees

 

A.   The Membership Committee shall assist the Membership Coordinator in promoting 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.

B.   The Education Committee shall assist the Education Coordinator in recommending and overseeing seminars and programs of professional education.

C.   The Certification Committee shall assist the Chapter CISA Coordinator and CISM Coordinator in promoting the CISA and CISM examination and professional designation locally, and shall provide assistance in planning and conducting chapter’s CISA and CISM review course(s).

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 committee shall then forward all Chapter bylaws changes to the Association, with changes indicated.

G.  The Webmaster Coordinator shall update and maintain the Chapter Website.

 

Article X.   Dissolution

 

To effect dissolution of the Chapter, 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 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 International Headquarters.  All net assets shall go to a welfare, education or civic project designated by the Chapter membership, pursuant to Section 501 (c) (6) of the US Internal Revenue Code, or the appropriate country governing code with the approval of the Association’s International President and Executive Director.

 

Article XI.    Parliamentary Authority

 

The rules contained in the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, or the appropriate country parliamentary authority, shall be the authority for all matters of procedure for the Chapter not specifically covered by its bylaws.

 

Article XII.   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 ten (10) days prior to the meeting at which it will be considered.

 

 

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