ISCÇ Chicago Chapter Board
Officer & Committee Structure
Term 2026-2028 (Revised for Operational Flexibility)
This document defines the core Board Officer positions of the ISCÇ Chicago Chapter
and the associated Committee Chair roles. To maintain operational flexibility and
adapt to changing chapter needs, the constitutional Board Officer positions are
kept distinct from their assigned Committee Chair roles.
While Board Officers are elected by the membership to fill specific constitutional
roles, the assignment of Committee Chair duties is decided by the Board of
Directors post-election. The Board holds the authority to reassign committee
responsibilities among board members at any time via a board vote, without
requiring a new chapter-wide election.
1. Core Constitutional Board Officer Positions
These five positions are elected by the general membership. They hold primary
governance, fiduciary, and legal responsibilities for the chapter.
President
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal Chapter President is a strategic leader with strong organizational and
interpersonal skills. This person should be well-respected in the information
security community and demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with public speaking, have excellent
communication skills, and be able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining
a focus on the chapter’s mission and growth.
Position Description
The President serves as the chief executive officer of the Chapter, providing overall
leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight. The President is
responsible for ensuring the chapter complies with its bylaws and maintains its
alignment with the global (ISC)Ç Association.
Key Responsibilities
● Preside over all Board of Directors and general chapter business meetings.
● Serve as the primary liaison and official representative to the global (ISC)Ç
Association.
● Approve chapter expenditures and sign official agreements within limits
authorized by the Board.
● Coordinate chapter-wide operations and oversee general delegation to
committees.
Requirements & Time Commitment
● Time Commitment: Approximately 10–12 hours per month.
● Certification: Must maintain an active (ISC)Ç certification in good standing.
● Conflict of Interest: Cannot serve on boards of competing organizations.
Vice President
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal Vice President is a collaborative, relationship-focused leader with strong
public relations and partnership-building skills. This person should have experience
in community outreach, public relations, or professional networking. The
successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and able to support the
President in governing and executing chapter strategy.
Position Description
The Vice President supports the President in chapter governance, assists with
strategic planning, and steps in to lead the chapter in the President’s absence. The
Vice President works closely with the rest of the board to oversee chapter
initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
● Perform the duties of the President in their absence, disability, or at their
request.
● Assist the President in strategic planning and general chapter
administration.
● Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives as designated by the
Board.
Requirements & Time Commitment
● Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per month.
● Certification: Must maintain an active (ISC)Ç certification in good standing.
● Conflict of Interest: Cannot serve on boards of competing organizations.
Treasurer
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal Chapter Treasurer is a financially astute professional with strong
analytical, budgeting, and accounting skills. This person should have experience
managing budgets, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with
financial regulations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly
organized, and demonstrate impeccable integrity. Experience with non-profit
financial management, tax reporting, and accounting software is highly beneficial.
Position Description
The Treasurer serves as the financial steward of the Chapter, overseeing all
financial operations, maintaining accounts, preparing budgets, and ensuring state
and federal tax/regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
● Manage all chapter bank and merchant accounts, process payments, and
maintain accurate financial records.
● Prepare the annual chapter budget and monitor expenditures against the
budget.
● Provide quarterly financial reports to the Board and present an annual
financial summary to the membership.
● Handle federal tax filings (IRS Form 990 series), maintain corporate
financial compliance, and manage chapter insurance.
Requirements & Time Commitment
● Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per month (additional time
required during annual budget planning and tax preparation).
● Certification: Must maintain an active (ISC)Ç certification in good standing.
● Conflict of Interest: Cannot have any financial conflicts of interest with
chapter vendors, sponsors, or operations.
Secretary
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal Chapter Secretary is a detail-oriented professional with excellent
organizational, communication, and document-management skills. This person
should have experience with records management, be comfortable with
technology, and possess strong written communication abilities. Experience with
corporate documentation and state filings is beneficial.
Position Description
The Secretary serves as the official record keeper of the Chapter, maintaining all
corporate records, meeting minutes, general correspondence, and state filings.
Key Responsibilities
● Record, archive, and distribute minutes for all Board and chapter business
meetings.
● Maintain the chapter’s legal standing and corporate registration with state
authorities.
● Manage general official chapter correspondence.
● Maintain and organize the chapter’s official document archives and shared
drives.
Requirements & Time Commitment
● Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per month.
● Certification: Must maintain an active (ISC)Ç certification in good standing.
● Conflict of Interest: Cannot have conflicts of interest that compromise
administrative impartiality.
Membership Chair
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal Membership Chair is an outgoing, relationship-focused professional with
strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This person should be passionate
about community building and have experience in customer service, member
relations, or onboarding roles. The successful candidate will be proactive and
comfortable with database management.
Position Description
The Membership Chair serves as the primary advocate for chapter members,
managing the member directory, driving recruitment and retention, and running
membership onboarding and renewals.
Key Responsibilities
● Maintain accurate and secure chapter membership records and
directories.
● Process new member applications, verify (ISC)Ç credentials, and manage
membership queries.
● Develop and execute strategies for member recruitment, engagement, and
annual retention.
● Conduct membership onboarding and send welcome information to new
members.
Requirements & Time Commitment
● Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per month.
● Certification: Must maintain an active (ISC)Ç certification in good standing.
● Conflict of Interest: Cannot have conflicts of interest that compromise
member data privacy.
2. Flexible Committee Chair Assignments
To distribute workload, the chapter utilizes active committees staffed by member
volunteers. Rather than locking these functions to specific board positions in the
bylaws, the Board of Directors assigns these chair responsibilities post-election.
The Board has the flexibility to reassign these chairs at any time by a simple board
majority vote to align with board members’ availability, skills, and interests.
Default Committee Chair Mapping
At the start of the term, the Board intends to align the committees as follows,
subject to change:
● President (Events Chair): Coordinates the monthly chapter meetings,
technical presentations, and networking events; manages speaker
relations and venue logistics.
● Vice President (Outreach Chair): Builds partnerships with other
professional associations (e.g., ISACA, ISSA), manages corporate outreach,
and oversees university/student engagement.
● Treasurer (Mentorship Chair): Runs the chapter’s mentorship programs,
including mentor-mentee matching, setting guidelines, and facilitating
professional development.
● Secretary (Social Media & Sponsorship Chair): Manages chapter
marketing, newsletters, website content, and coordinates recruitment and
relations with chapter sponsors.
● Membership Chair: Focuses directly on member relations, directory
management, and onboarding coordination.
Committee Descriptions
Events Committee
Responsible for planning and executing the chapter’s professional development
and networking calendar. The Chair coordinates speaker recruitment, venue
booking, and ensures all events comply with (ISC)Ç Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) requirements.
Outreach Committee
Responsible for extending the chapter’s community footprint. This includes
establishing joint-event partnerships with other local security organizations,
coordinating with Chicago-area universities to engage students, and leading
professional networking outreach.
Mentorship Committee
Coordinates the chapter’s formal mentorship program. Responsible for matching
mentors with mentees, providing resources and templates to guide mentoring
relationships, and running mentorship cohort check-ins.
Social Media & Sponsorship Committee
Responsible for external marketing, newsletter distribution, website updates, and
securing corporate sponsorship. The committee works to ensure the chapter’s
online presence is active and coordinates sponsor recognition benefits at chapter
events.