URISA Alberta Bylaws (Updated March 2009)

URISA International

URISA began in the U.S. in 1963. It is a non-profit organization focused on Information Technology education and issues. There are over 3000 members internationally with sister organizations in Asia, Australia and Europe. There are 24 Regional Chapters, primary in U.S. and Canada.

The Alberta Chapter

URISA Alberta was formed in 1988 as a provincial chapter of URISA International, one of the longest-running Information Systems organizations in the world. The Alberta Chapter is separate from the international organization and has its own membership and fees.

URISA Alberta members represent many areas within the ever-expanding Information Systems (IS) field. Members represent provincial and municipal governments, the private sector (large and small businesses) and academia.

The Executive

Executive officers are elected and normally serve a two-year term. Along with the President, URISA Alberta has two Vice Presidents (VP North and VP South), who oversee the planning and execution of the annual conference, a Program Chair who coordinates and delivers the yearly program, a Publicity Chair who is responsible for advertising and promoting the chapter, a Treasurer and a Secretary. URISA Alberta also has a Member-at-Large and an Academic Liaison to assist with chapter activities and outreach.