Computer Society of Sri Lanka explained

Computer Society of Sri Lanka
Type:	Professional Organisation
Founded Date:	1976
Founder:	DR. R. B. Ekanayake
Location:	OPA Professional Center, Colombo Sri Lanka
Key People:	Damith Hettihewa, President^[1]
Area Served:	Sri Lanka
Focus:	Information and Communications Technology
Method:	Conferences and Publications
Homepage:	www.cssl.lk

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) is a professional body and learned society that represents those working in information technology (IT) and computer science in Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1976 and incorporated in 1986 under the Companies Act, No. 17 of 1982.

Governance

The CSSL is governed by an executive council that consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Student Counselor, Publication Secretary and several committee members. The executive council is elected at the annual general meeting of the society.^[2]

Grades of membership

CSSL has different grades of membership:^[3]

• Honorary Fellow Members
• Members (MCS)
• Associate Members
• Student Members
• Affiliate Members

Projects organised by the CSSL

The CSSL organises regular events for the benefit of the ICT community of Sri Lanka, and key among them are the following projects;^[3]

• National IT Conference (NITC)
• National Schools' Software Competition (NSSC)
• IT MasterMind National Schools' Quiz Competition
• IT Blast / Membership Night, a Dinner Dance for the ICT Fraternity
• CSSL Awards – An Annual Award Ceremony where key individuals and contributors are awarded and recognised.

Affiliations

• Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA)
• International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
• South East Asian Regional Computer Confederation (SEARCC)
• Organisation for Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA)
• Australian Computer Society

External links

• Official web site of Computer Society of Sri Lank

Notes and References

1. https://www.cssl.lk/people/executive-council/ CSSL Executive Council
2. News: CSSL elects new executive council . 21 April 2021 . Sunday Times.
3. Web site: MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS . cssl.lk . Computer Society of Sri Lanka . 21 April 2021.