WHEN
Timeline of Changes
By-law Committee was formed. Regular information about the new bylaws was provided at the Presidents Council with active consultation requesting input and clarifying questions.
October 2023 – May 2024
The DAMA International Board passed Resolution 134 - 2024 to adopt the new bylaws to be effective on September 1, 2024.
June 2, 2024:
Launch of the “Embrace the Evolution: Transforming DAMA International!” website.
July 2024:
Active consultation with the DAMA Chapters and Central Members.
November 2023 – August 2024:
The new by-laws become effective, with exceptions for the board transition timeline and the transition from the Election Committee to the Governance and Nominations Committee.
September 1, 2024:
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All Individual Central Members will become Individual Professional Members and will be notified of the change and impact.
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The Governance and Nominations Committee will not be effective until January 1, 2025, to allow a smooth transition from the current Elections Committee after the 2024 fall election cycle ends.
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A Certification Council will be formed, managing the DAMA International certification program.
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The election process according to the new- bylaws will start in 2025 and Individual Professional Members will be actively engaged in the nominations and election process.