Chapters of the IISEIE can be located in any of the major population areas of the world that wish to focus on the development of a Local Software Economy. Each chapter is a collection of IISEIE members who wish to be involved in, and support, the objectives of IISEIE.

With the prior written approval of the Board of Directors, Members may form a Chapter to support the Objects in a defined geographical region. Generally all locations within a Chapter area should share the same time zone.

The minimum number of Members required to form a Chapter shall be fifteen.

Applications to Board of Directors requesting permission to form a Chapter must be in writing, providing sufficient justification and be signed by fifteen Members.

The Officers of a Chapter shall be a President, Vice-President, and executive, consisting of Members.

The processes for meetings of Chapters and elections of officers of Chapters shall be those set out in this Constitution with respect to general meetings and election of officers of the Institute with any necessary amendments.

Should any issue or dispute arise as to how these terms apply or as to any election, the decision of the Board of Directors shall be final and binding.

Chapters have no power to bind the Institute or act on its behalf unless specifically authorized to do so in writing by the Board of Directors. Subject to the above, Chapters shall be governed by Regulations issued by the Board from time to time.

If you are interested in forming a chapter or country affiliate you will generally follow these steps:

Form an organizing committee and appoint three chapter board positions - President, Vice (or Co-) President and Treasurer/Secretary.

Constitution (bylaws) copy from IISEIE

Plan, promote and hold the initial meeting where attendees officially elect officers and vote to approve the bylaws.

Complete your Chapter Management Plan and Goals with your leadership team and the IISEIE CEO, and submit to IISEIE Headquarters within three months of charter approval.

In our experience, it’s important to have one or more “champions” take the lead in organizing a Chapter. These people carry the enthusiasm, focus, and attention necessary for Chapter development and they are instrumental in drawing in other Chapter participants.

Initially champions often take on key leadership positions for the Chapter, such as Chapter Presidents or Chair of the Chapter’s Executive Committee.