Article I. - Name

Article II. - Purpose

The purposes of the Mauritius Chapter of the Internet Society are as follows:

1. To propagate the use of Internet amongst its members and the public in Mauritius

2. To promote the rapid propagation of Internet and its technologies in every sphere of the Mauritian Community

3. To provide services for organizational and individual members in terms of training and support in connection to Internet Technologies

4. To advocate the use of the Internet to the individual and organizational members in their daily life

5. To show the importance of Internet and its technologies in the life of the Public in Mauritius and elsewhere

6.  This Chapter is chartered by the Internet Society. These bylaws neither supersede nor abrogate any of the Bylaws of the Internet Society that regulate chapter affairs. 
7. The Mauritius Chapter of the Internet Society is not a political organization and will not engage in political activities.

Article III. - Membership

1. All members of a chapter shall also be members of the Internet Society. Membership is not necessary, however, for participation in activities of the society or its chapters.

2. All individuals and organizations falling within the defined scope of the chapter shall be eligible for membership without discrimination.

3. Membership in the Chapter shall be open to all ISOC members in the locality served by the Chapter upon request and payment of any local dues, as determined by the Executive Committee.

Article IV. - Officers

1. The officers of this Chapter shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary-General, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, PRO. The term of office of the officers is two years. If the President resigns, the Vice President becomes the President and the position of the Vice President is vacant. When an officer position is vacant, the President appoints a member to serve the remaining term of the position.

2. The officers shall be elected at the annual General meeting. They shall take office immediately upon election and serve until their successor is elected.

Article V. - Duties of Officers

1. The President is the principal officer and is responsible for leading the Chapter and managing its activities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Internet Society and these bylaws. The President shall preside at all meetings of this Chapter and of its Executive Council. With the advice of the Chapter's Executive Council, the President shall appoint all members of committees of this chapter and all Committee chairpersons.

2. The Vice President shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President.

3. The Secretary General shall keep the minutes of all Chapter and Executive Council meetings. Other duties of the Secretary include:

A) Preparation of the Annual Chapter Report for presentation to the Chapter at the Annual Business Meeting.

B) Preparation of the Chapter's Activity Report and submission of this report to ISOC Headquarters. C) Notification to ISOC Headquarters of any changes in the elected officers of the Chapter.

D) Submission of any proposed amendment to the Vice President of chapters for approval.

4. The Assistant Secretary will assist the Secretary in the performance of his/her duties.

5. The Treasurer shall collect dues, pay all bills, and maintain the Chapter's financial records. Duties of the Treasurer shall also include:

A) Preparation of the Chapter¹s Annual Financial Report for presentation to the Chapter at the Annual Business meeting.

B) Completion and submission of the Annual Financial Report to ISOC Headquarters.

5. In Assistant Treasurer will assist the Treasurer in the performance of his duties.

6. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) will be responsible to liaise with the public as concerns any activity of the organization

Article VI. - Executive Council

The Executive Council shall consist of the present Chapter officers, the immediate Past President, the chairpersons of the Chapter's standing committees and upto 30 Members-at-Large. The term of the members of the Council shall coincide with the terms of the officers. They shall take office on the first day of the fiscal year and serve for two years.

Article VII. - Standing Committees

1. The Standing Committees of the Chapter shall be Seminar and Exhibition, Membership, Technical, Publication, and Publicity.

2. The Seminar and Exhibition Committee shall plan and make arrangements for the technical programs of the Chapter's seminars and exhibitions in accordance with the membership's interests and the aims of the Chapter as set forth in Article II.

3. The Membership Committee shall plan membership drives and keep records of membership.

4. The Technical Committee shall be in charge of technical matters.

5. The Publication Committee shall be in charge of publication including the publication of the International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management.

6. The Publicity Committee shall be in charge of the Chapter¹s publicity.

Article VIII. - Temporary Committees

1. With the advice of the Chapter Executive Council, the President may appoint such temporary committees as appropriate.

2. A Nominating Committee, consisting of at least three members of this Chapter, at least two of whom shall not be members of the Executive Council, shall be appointed by the Chapter President at least two months prior to the Election meeting.

3. An Audit Committee shall be appointed by the Chapter President at the close of the fiscal year to assure the accuracy of the accounting of the Chapter's funds for the year. This Committee should also verify the accuracy of the Financial Report prepared by the Treasurer for submission to ISOC.

Article IX. - Meetings

1. The Chapter shall hold meetings only in places that are open and accessible to all members of the Society. Meetings shall be held as planned by the Seminar and Exhibition Committee.

2. The Annual General meeting shall be held at the last meeting of the program year. At this meeting, the Secretary-General and Treasurer each shall present a report. Also, the election of officers shall be held.

3. Notices of the place and time of all meetings shall be distributed to all members at least one week prior to any meeting, by Internet mail or by oral, telegraphic, or other written notice, duly served on or mailed .

Article X. - Disbursements and Dues

1. Disbursements from the Treasury for Chapter expenditures shall be made by the Treasurer with authorization of the Executive Council and shall be included in the minutes of its meetings.

2. Dues shall be fixed annually by the Executive Council.

Article XI. - Amendment and Voting Procedures

1. All proposed changes to these Chapter Bylaws shall have been approved by the Vice President of Chapters before being presented to the Chapter membership for a vote.

2. No official business of the Chapter shall be conducted unless a quorum of the Chapter is present. 3. A quorum of the Chapter shall be defined as 10 percent of the voting membership of the Chapter or 20 members, whichever is greater.

4. A simple majority of the members present and voting shall be required to carry a motion.

5. Officers will be elected by a plurality of votes cast. If the election is conducted by mail ballot, 10 percent of the voting membership of the Chapter or 20 members, whichever is greater, must be returned to have constituted a quorum.

Article XII. - Dissolution of the Chapter

1. Dissolution of this Chapter by consent of the members shall consist of unanimous agreement of all its officers together with a majority vote at a meeting which has been publicized in advance to all members of the Chapter for the purpose of taking this vote.