Frequently Asked Questions about SPEG

 Who is qualified to become SPEG member? 

Any company, organization or individual who satisfied the qualification criteria as mentioned in the Rules and Regulations section and have the ability to further the objectives of the society is eligible for membership.

 What kind of companies/organizations can become SPEG members?
Members of SPEG would be  providers, users, implementers, influencers, and specialists of the technologies and processes that make e-governance projects work. Collectively, SPEG attempts to represents those with a serious stake in e-governance / e-government initiatives in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

 May I join SPEG as an Individual?
SPEG offers membership opportunities to individuals under the category “Associate Members”. Individuals may participate in any and all SPEG technical committees. It's important to note,  that Individuals are also eligible  to vote on SPEG programs.

What do I need to know before applying for membership?
Organizations or individuals considering SPEG membership should review the SPEG Bylaws and other policy documents. These documents, posted at the SPEG website, provide valuable insight into how the Society operates and detail the rights and requirements of members.  

 Do I have to commit a specified amount of time or resources?
SPEG does not impose any time or resource commitments on society  membership. We recognize that members' ability to contribute to SPEG  work varies greatly---over time and between organizations. SPEG members themselves determine how many people and how much time they are able to devote to development of e-Governance standards and projects .  

 Are face-to-face meetings mandatory?
SPEG hosts several general member meetings each year in order to communicate information of interest to the entire group, encourage networking between members and facilitate collaboration between different advisory boards and committees. Attendance at these general member meetings is beneficial but not mandatory for members other than Founder  Life Members. SPEG work is accomplished via email, teleconference and/or face-to-face meetings with its members. Each Committee/board determines the best mode and schedule for its meetings, accommodating the limitations of members to the greatest extent possible. Meeting requirements are clearly published in the Member Section of Society’s web page and are applied universally to all members of various committees/boards.

 Do I have to join an SPEG Committee in order to attend its meetings?
SPEG members have the option to monitor the activities of any committee/board and comment on its work without maintaining voting status.  

Who votes on SPEG technical resolutions and elections for Board of Directors?
Only Founder Life Members, Life Members and the Members of the Governing Body which also includes elected members from Corporate membership Category  are eligible to vote on official society business, e.g., technical resolutions and Board of Directors elections. The official representative for each organization (corporate members) is designated by the member company and may be changed at any time by contacting SPEG member services manager.

 What payment options does SPEG offer?
SPEG accepts payment by Bank Draft, Cheque or Cash. SPEG will issue an invoice and activate the membership for 30 days pending the receipt of payment. Organizations outside India may wire the fee. Wire transfer information will be provided on the SPEG invoice.  

 How are memberships renewed?
Members must confirm their membership intentions annually via the web form available at http://www.egovindia.org. This should be done to allow time for invoice processing prior to the annual membership expiration date. Renewal invoices must be paid prior to the expiration date, in order to maintain active membership.