● Last verified: 14 July 2026 · figures confirmed by the Expert Review Committee
Membership is granted on assessment against the criteria published in the Association's Operating Agreement and Membership Charter. This page reproduces those criteria, describes how each application is examined, and reports admission figures for every year since 2024.
Admission Standards and Statistics
Membership is granted on assessment against the criteria published in the Association’s Operating Agreement and Membership Charter. This page reproduces those criteria, describes how each application is examined, and reports admission figures for every year since 2024.
● Last verified: 14 July 2026 · figures confirmed by the Expert Review Committee
Admission Standards and Statistics
Reproduced from the Operating Agreement and Membership Charter, Fourth Edition, Article III. The PDF is the signed original; this text is identical in substance and may be quoted by section.
The admission standard
A written statement of no more than 200 words is submitted for each sub-criterion claimed.
§3.1.3
- Professional recognition
- Governance experience
- Public influence
Standing in the IT Community
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Technical leadership
Body of Professional Work
- Inspiring others
- Interdisciplinary work
- Policy contribution
- Diversity and inclusion
Impact on the IT Profession
Beyond eligibility, every applicant must show measurable achievement in the field and demonstrate excellence in at least three of the following ten sub-criteria.
Professional excellence
§3.1.1–§3.1.2
A degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or three years of documented professional experience. Current professional engagement in the industry, and specialised knowledge in at least one information technology domain. No conviction for any computer-related crime or professional ethical violation, and commitment to the Association’s Professional Code of Ethics.
Eligibility and standing
§3.1
What is required
Assessment is made solely against the criteria in Article III of the Charter. No factor outside those criteria is taken into account at any stage.
Note
Council membership is not open to public application. Candidates must be Associate Members in good standing and be nominated by an existing Council Member or the Managing Member. Council Members sit on the Expert Review Committee.
§6.2
A committee of not fewer than three Council Members decides within thirty days of a complete application. Appeal lies to the Managing Member.
§3.3
Decision
The Expert Review Committee assesses evidence quality, authenticity as confirmed by supporters, and alignment with the Association’s mission.
§3.5
Evaluation
A work-related supporter validates the claimed experience; an existing member verifies the applicant meets the Association’s standards. One person may do both.
§3.4
Verification
Official form, supporting documentation, and references where requested.
§3.2
Application
What happens
Charter
Stage
How applications are decided
Applications, admissions and admission rate by year
Applications declined
2.007
Applicants admitted
201
Applications received
2.208
of applications have been admitted since 2024.
9.1%
Outcomes
2026
Published 2027 · PDF
Figures cover applications decided between 1 January and 30 June 2026. Applications still under review are excluded from both totals.
Committee note
2025
Published 2026 · PDF
Figures confirmed by the Expert Review Committee on 10 February 2026. Three applications were withdrawn before assessment and are excluded from both totals.
Committee note
2024
Published 2025 · PDF
First year of admissions under the Charter. Figures confirmed by the Expert Review Committee on 6 February 2025.
Committee note