registration form

I hereby certify that the information provided in this form is true and correct. Also, I understand the Chamber must meet the ‘Core Definitions of a Chamber of Commerce ‘prior to applying for accreditation as outlined below. Chamber documentation must clearly state the community, geographic or otherwise, served by the said chamber.

• Must have a paid membership system with your members.
• Must keep an up‐to‐date membership list/database
• Must have a mission statement/vision statement/values statement
• Must have a clearly defined code of ethics within which the chamber operates, demonstrating that the chamber operates under the principles of competition in a free marketplace and in a fair and equitable manner.
• Must demonstrate the existence of an official governance model that is well understood and practiced.
• Must have bylaws that clearly outline the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of the governing body.
• Must have a board that holds regularly scheduled meetings.
• Must have a designated spokesperson. Must have Directors' & Officers' insurance.
• Must have, at minimum, an annual review of financial statements conducted by a qualified professional, e.g. by a chartered professional accountant (CPA)
• Must have an annual, updated business plan for the organization.
• Must produce an annual report or summary of activities, which includes a list of the governing body.
• Must provide central contact information for communicating with the Chamber of Commerce.
• Must demonstrate that the chamber adheres to pertinent privacy legislation and has a privacy officer in place to answer any questions relative to privacy.
• Must provide the Islamic Chamber with the required documents and information necessary to complete the accreditation program.

This form is not a commitment from your esteemed Chamber or the Islamic Chamber to participate in the accreditation program, the Islamic Chamber will provide the details of the cost of participation in the accreditation program based on the information mentioned above within 20 days of receiving this form. Also, Kindly attach a list of documents that your chamber considers as confidential documents including the document name and its justification.