| Name: |
Special Interest Group on Networking and Communications ("SIGNETCOMM") of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS). |
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The exploration of networking and communication technologies, their design and implementation as well as the impact of their use in the Jamaican economy.
SIGNETCOMM's deliberation will not be focused on or confined to any particular
vendors products or technology. |
Objectives
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To explore the technologies that facilitate the networking and communication of computer systems and other information access infrastructure and resources. |
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To disseminate such information gathered to SIG members and other JCS members. |
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To disseminate such information to the industry as a whole through the publication of white papers, reports, research documents, etc. |
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To encourage the continuing proliferation of ICT practioners in this area by establishing a close working relationship with degree granting tertiary institutions. |
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To seek to improve current and to develop new networking and communication technologies, thus providing operational advantages for Jamaican companies. |
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To provide a forum for the exchange of information regarding best practices for using local communication services. |
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To provide the JCS leadership with the guidance needed to influence the communication services offered by and to ICT the industry. |
Composition and Structure
SIGNETCOMM will consist of:
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Members of the JCS(all classes) |
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Non-members of the JCS |
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Students from accredited tertiary institutions |
An executive committee will lead it, with a chairman as head. Interested persons may join SIGNETCOMM by registering through the JCS and completing the prescribed registration process.
The committee will consist of:
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Chairman |
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Deputy chairman |
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Secretary / Treasurer |
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Two (other) members of SIGNETCOMM and/or sub committee chairmen. |
Initially the membership committee acting on behalf and with the advise of council will appoint an executive committee for the first year of SIGNETCOMM's operations.
Thereafter elections to fill the individual posts on the executive committee will be held annually on the anniversary or at the meeting immediately after the anniversary of the forming of SIGNETCOMM.
Voting for each post will be by single ballot and decided by a simple majority.
Individuals may serve up to three (3) successive terms, on the executive committee.
The following are eligible to vote:
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all SIGNETCOMM registered members, who are members(any class) of the JCS |
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students from any accredited tertiary institution, who are registered members of SIGNETCOMM. |
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persons deemed eligible by the JCS council |
The JCS Council retains the right to terminate the operations of SIGNETCOMM at its discretion.
At the executive committee's discretion, sub-committees may be formed to carry out specific functions in fulfillment of SIGNETCOMM's objectives.
All Sub-committees will report directly into SIGNETCOMM's executive committee.
Chairmen of sub-committees will be appointed by SIGNETCOMM's executive committee.
SIGNETCOMM will meet
meet monthly periodically or at least once per quarter
to review and plan for its activities, pursuant to its objectives.
Meetings of SIGNETCOMM's sub-committees will be held at the discretion of the sub-committee chairmen and its members.
Responsibility
- Publish a quarterly newsletter, preferably electronically.
This newsletter will include:
- SIGNETCOMM's plans and activities for the coming quarter.
- The outcome of the activities in the quarter just completed.
- Sub-committee reports.
- Notification of upcoming activities for SIGNETCOMM and the JCS.
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Presents its achievements at least once per year to the JCS membership and the general public.
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Provide the JCS council with technical advice on matters within its domain.
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Encourage the proliferation of expertise in this area by establishing close working relationships with students in accredited tertiary institutions.
Funding
SIGNETCOMM's funding will be provided through:
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SIGNETCOMM's fund raising efforts |
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Sponsorship |
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Knowledge transfer events |
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Budgeted assistance from the JCS |
SIGNETCOMM's Relationship with JCS
SIGNETCOMM is a sub-committee of the JCS's membership committee.
The chairman of SIGNETCOMM sits on the membership committee and must be a full member of the JCS.
All members of the executive must be JCS members.
The membership committee is a standing committee of the JCS council. Its chairman is an elected member of the JCS council.
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