ICA also publishes the quarterly ICA News from the Board which provides relevant information to National Representatives and associates. Six to nine members normally form a Study Group. Non-lT members are sometimes considered depending on the topic to be studied. Normally, Study Groups emphasize policy and management issues related to the use of ITresources by national governments. Findings and recommendations are included in these reports which are presented at an Annual Conference then published by the Council.
Membership is restricted to one such national body for each country.
A formal application for membership, signifying agreement to the purpose and working procedures of ICA, should be submitted in writing to the ICA Board of Officers. The application should identify the status of the body applying for membership in the name of its country and state its ability to represent its government's IT policy and activities. The ICA Chairman and Board of Officers will consider each application for membership and make a recommendation of acceptance at the next annual general meeting of the ICA Council. The Council will decide by vote on the acceptance of a new member. Each member country or organization appoints a National Representative to the ICA Council.