Among other areas, we cover systems integration and analysis, design and development, application or systems programming, training and education, technical writing, hardware design and development, installation and serve business, science and the arts. Dues allocated for chapter operations are collected by the national office and forwarded directly to the chapter. They support meeting programs, referral services, publication of local directories, and local publicity and advertising. Some of the dues offset costs of producing conferences and other national meetings not fully covered by registration fees. A portion of volunteer expenses must also be covered to support activities related to governing the association and maintaining nationwide programs.
Some chapters offer additional services at the local level.
The larger metropolitan areas support paid administrative services. Many active chapters provide a service to the community to help clients locate appropriate consulting resources. Expenses of running a chapter may be greater in areas with a higher cost of living. Because the ICCA is an association of and for independent computer consultants, members assume the responsibility for governing the association by voting and holding office. Associates are not eligible to vote or hold office.