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Special Interest Group on Software Engineering ("SIGSOFT") of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS). |
| Scope: |
To explore the techniques, methodologies and technologies used for the development of software programs of all types, except for internet enabling software. The SIG's scope will not be limited to any vendors products or technologies. |
Objectives
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To investigate the current programming environments: functionally, structurally and architecturally. |
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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, researched documents, etc. |
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To develop new technologies that will provide competitive advantages for Jamaica in the global software development market |
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To encourage the use of locally developed software, by Jamaican public and private sectors |
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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 provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas regarding best practices for using local development services. |
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To provide the JCS leadership with the guidance needed to influence Government policy for the development of this industry. |
Composition and Structure
SIGSOFT 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 SIGSOFT, with a chairman as head. Interested persons may join SIGSOFT 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 SIGSOFT 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 SIGSOFT'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 SIGSOFT.
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 SIGSOFT 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 SIGSOFT. |
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persons deemed eligible by the JCS council |
The JCS Council retains the right to terminate the operations of SIGSOFT's at its discretion.
At the executive committee's discretion, sub-committees may be formed to carry out specific functions in fulfillment of SIGSOFT's objectives.
All Sub-committees will report directly into SIGSOFT's executive committee. Chairmen of sub-committees will be appointed by SIGSOFT's executive committee.
SIGSOFT will meet
periodically or at least once per quarter,
to review and plan for its activities, pursuant to its objectives.
Meetings of SIGSOFT'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:
- SIGSOFT'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 SIGSOFT and the JCS.
- Presents its achievements at least once per year to the JCS membership and the general public.
- Provide the JCS council with technical advice on matters within its domain.
- Encourage the proliferation of expertise in this area by establishing close working relationships with students in accredited tertiary institutions.
Funding
SIGSOFT's funding will be provided through:
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SIGSOFT'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 |
SIGSOFT's Relationship with JCS
SIGSOFT is a sub-committee of the JCS's membership committee.
The chairman of SIGSOFT sits on the membership committee and must be a full member of the JCS.
All members of the executive committee 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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