Resolutions for Amendments to ICAJ’s Bye-Laws Approved at AGM

Several resolutions for changes to the ICAJ's Bye-Laws were placed before members at the 39th Annual General Meeting and Luncheon.

One of the key resolutions included the adjustment to the age requirements for members to be transferred to the category of "members in retirement." Previously, the age qualification according to Bye-Law 3 (c) (1) was sixty years old. The resolution, which was passed, proposed that the age qualification for members in retirement be lowered from sixty (60) to fifty-five (55) in recognition of those members who may opt for early retirement.

An effort was also made to facilitate members who have been removed from the register for non-payment of fees or who have resigned and are desirous of reactivating their membership. Accordingly, Bye-Law 32 (3) (c) has been amended to allow members who wish to reactivate their membership within six months of their removal or resignation to do so without being required to submit a formal application.

An amendment was also proposed for the period of relevant work experience required for graduates seeking membership. In order to facilitate graduates with no work experience prior to completing their academic qualifications, it was proposed and agreed that the period after completion of the exams within which they are required to apply for membership should be changed from thirty-six (36) to sixty (60) months.



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