Australian Computer Society – Constitutional Reform Working Group

Round 2 - Elements of a Constitutional Document
THE ELEMENTS LIST

Version of 1 February 2022

This document lists important Elements of a constitutional document, and links to the Question List. That in turn links to the Consultation Document.

1. ACS as a Professional Society

1.1 Nature and Values
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1.2 Membership
Professional - Non-Professional - Changes - Dispute Resolution - Member Communications

2. ACS Activities

2.1 Scope
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2.2 Mission
Formulation - Embedment
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2.3 Purposes of the Society
Alignment - Adaptation - Embedment
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2.4 Key Functions
Definition - Member Involvement

3. ACS Additional Activities
Criteria

- Support for Professional Activities - Transparency/Engagement - Functional Separation

4. ACS Internal Structures

4.1 National Structures
Powers and Funding for Panels - The Set of Panels - Other National Groups - Accountability - ACS as Umbrella
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4.2 Regional Structures
Powers - Chapters and SIGs - Accountability - Branch Management - Minimum Services

5. The ACS Governing Committee

5.1 The Model
Choice of Model - Functions - Composition and Elections
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5.2 Composition
Eligibility - Qualifications and Experience - Term Limits - Committee Size - Supplementary Appointments - CEO as Member - Obligations of a Member
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5.3 The Electoral Scheme
Elements - Voting Rights - Staff-Members' Voting Rights
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5.4 Effective Accountability Measures
Criteria - Transparency - Engagement - Branch Committee Motions
Member Ratification - Member Approval - Removal - G.M. Triggering Thresholds - Committee Minutes
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5.5 The Matters of Greatest Importance to Members
Subject to Member Approval - Subject to Member Ratification

6. Possibly Non-Controversial Elements