PORT MORESBY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACK
Contents
1.
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
2
2.
Overview
3
3.
Business Against HIV and AIDS
3
4.
Business Against Corruption Alliance
3– 4
5.
Women’s’ Advisory Centre
4
6.
Constitution
4
7.
Code of Ethics
4-5
8.
Fees Schedule
5
9.
Guide to Business Classification
6-8
10. Application Form
9 - 12
11. Sample of the Membership Certificate
13
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1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
It is recorded that the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. (POMCCI) first met in
1923, so we have been serving the business community in the nation’s capital for over 90 years, and with over
370 active members on our books, we strongly believe this gives us a wide and extensive knowledge of the
business environment in the capital and throughout Papua New Guinea (PNG).
POMCCI is a designated “not-for-profit” business organisation, for tax purposes, whose funds go solely for the
benefit of its members. It is apolitical, and currently does not actively support candidates or use its influence to
support business-friendly candidates to public office.
Primarily our foci are to promote the local economy, enhance the business environment for our members and
community, support civic development, represent business before government, participate in political and
social action initiatives and provide advocacy, networking and referral services.
It is our vision to be the “voice of Port Moresby, Central and Gulf Province businesses”, be an independent
forum for the enhancement of the business environment in the National Capital District (NCD) and to work for
development of a consensus among the business community on matters of national concern.
We believe it is our role to be the primary liaison and channel of communication between businesses and
government, both local and national. As the voice of NCD businesses, we aim to promote business interests
and work with government on policy building. We have a strong relationship with our own municipal authority,
the National Capital District Commission, currently our only Life Member.
We represent members on many government and statutory authority boards, including the Investment
Promotion Authority (IPA), Department of Finance and NCD Audit Committee, Department of Health,
Department of Education, Commission for Higher Education, Electricity Management Committee, Technical and
Vocational Education and Training Sector Strengthening Program Committee, Ginigoada Bisnis Development
Foundation Inc., PNG Institute of Public Administration and Business Against HIV and AIDS.
We run Business Against Corruption Alliance (BACA), and this year its role as a Civil Society Organisation
signatory to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative will be vitally important.
Our aim is to provide open communication with our members and we achieve this through regular e-Flash, eTrade and e-Event notices, and SMS emergency messaging, free to all members, advertising matters of local
concern and interest. In a rapidly developing economy we have to be more nimble and service our
members quickly and thoroughly, cognisant of the growing power of alternative and social media.
We maintain an interactive website and, in recognition of a growing cadre of younger and technologically
driven members, we can be found on Facebook, Twitter @POMCCI and later this year on LinkedIn.
We also host a wide range of events, particularly our regular breakfastswhich have in the past featured our
own Prime Minister, Treasurer, Bank of PNG Governor, foreign dignitaries, overseas Prime Ministers and
politicians. In addition to this we host signature events with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ANZ Banking
Group (PNG) Ltd and the Annual Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Budget Debate.
We have a regular presence in both local and foreign media, with the first pilot of our own business
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programme
on the new network, TVWAN, “PNG Business Plus”, which began late in December 2014. We host
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the “PNG Business Advantage” Investment and Infrastructure Summit each year providing a forum for trade
promotion and networkingwith up to 400 local and overseas delegates’ attending.
1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - continued
This year it will be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre from 27th - 28th August 2015. To coincide with the
15th Pacific Games in Port Moresby from 4th - 18th July 2015, we plan to hold a “Pacific Business Advantage
“Summit on 2nd July 2015 to promote PNG to the region.
We are active in assisting investors, both domestic and foreign, with our “PNG Investors Manual“, in its 3 rd
Edition, a joint production of POMCCI, ADB and the IPA. The manual is readily available and is also on our
website www.pomcci.com, as an eBook, at no charge. Edition 2 of the “Mosbi Map” is in the process of being
printed, with a Games theme. 100,000 copies will be printed by Moore Printing and distributed free of charge
throughout PNG. Also by May 2015, we will release, in collaboration with Pictorial Press (Queensland), 3,000
copies of a “100 Year Pictorial History of PNG“, a “must have” for any lover of PNG, to coincide with 90 years as
a Chamber of Commerce, PNG’s 40th Anniversary of Independence, and the 15th Pacific Games.
Your Chamber provides networking opportunities to its members and helps small businesses achieve
sustainable growth. We do this though our Women’s Advisory Centre, and although the Pacific Business
Mentoring Programme has been closed, we are optimistic we will be involved in a future programme. Regular
seminars are heldto educate our members in latest business trends, legislative changes, community issues and
business tools designed to enhance business profitability.
We recognise our businesses are modern, dynamic and creative, and that the environment in which they do
business must reflect the similar aspirations shown by our business leaders.
We strive to be at your service at all times - PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER and let us work
together to build a strong, diverse and sustainable economy which will benefit not only the business
community but also our country, our people and future generations.
David A. Conn Esq, OL, MBE, FMPNGID
Chief Executive Officer
2.
OVERVIEW
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2. OVERVIEW
Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. (POMCCI) is a member of the Community
Coalition against Corruption and currently chairs the Board of the BusinessAgainst HIV and AIDS
(BAHA) and is the founder of the Business Against Corruption Alliance (BACA) and Women’s Advisory
Centre (WAC).
POMCCI is a lifetime Member of the Asia Pacific Confederation of Chambers of Commerce &
Industry.
3. BUSINESS AGAINST HIV and AIDS
BAHA Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a not for profit organisation representing the private sector in
PNG’s response to HIV/AIDS. With links to the Asia Pacific Coalition on HIV/AIDS, we are rapidly
developing infrastructure to meet the expectations of our employer base in PNG. We know that
responding to the challenges of HIV/AIDS requires commitment from every sector of society if we
are to be successful.
The scale of the challenges demands this, not only because of the potential to disrupt PNG's
traditional social structures, but because of the potential economic cost to the country if an
HIV/AIDS epidemic is left unchecked.
We implore you to join us in our endeavour to protect PNG's greatest natural resource - its people.
For more information visit the BAHA website – www.baha.com.pg
Download the Lae Chamber of Commerce Inc.’s “LCCI Guidelines for Workplace Action.”
4. BUSINESS AGAINST CORRUPTION ALLIANCE
Initiated in 2010, BACA provides to POMCCI voluntary levy payers the free services of its in-house
lawyer to:
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Draft or review Workplace Codes of Conduct;
Run lunch hour workshops for employees on Workplace Ethics and conduct to compact
corrupt workplace practices, tailoring solutions to suit the Company’s needs, working with
key employees to provide ongoing support and continued education; and
Run awareness campaigns about what corruption is and its effects on business.
You assist BACA to sit on the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative PNG MSG Board to give a
voice to fighting corruption in the Extractive Industry and Government.
BACA works on National policy issues tackling corruption in business, promoting a cleaner playing
field for levy payers, POMCCI members and for business in general.
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The In-house Lawyer and BACA Project Manager, MayamboPeipulhas worked as a Lawyer at PNG’s
leading anti-corruption Non-Governmental OrganisationTransparency International PNG and as a
Litigator in the Private and Public Sectors. Mayambo has conducted many training and awareness
sessions on Corruption and Ethics in PNG.
Membership of BACA, while expected, is voluntary. If you wish to support this work please pay the
separate invoice sent to you annually (currently the minimum levy is only PNG Kina (PGK) 350.00
annually). We would be grateful if you could support the work of POMCCI in this project and always
welcome and acknowledge large donations.
5. WOMEN’S ADVISORY CENTRE
WAC was launched on 29 June 2011 with funding initially from the British High Commission followed
by the National Capital District Commission and Yumi Lukautim Mosbi.
The aim of the project is to assist women in the work place, women running their own businesses, as
well as young women about to enter the workforce.
POMCCI provides the venue and Business & Professional Women’s Club of Port Moresby supports
the project with expertise.
WAC does NOT supply funding, but all services are provided free of charge and all women are
welcome.
6. CONSTITUTION
The Constitution of POMCCI in Section 7.3 (Membership) specifically states:
The Chamber may in its absolute discretion refuse admission to any prospective member whom its’
Officers consider does not:a)
b)
c)
d)
Support the Chamber’s objectives set out in the Constitution; or
Conduct business ethically, fairly and without prejudice; or
Promote and operate its business in the spirit of free enterprise and open competition; or
Provide its clients and customers with goods and services of an agreed and acceptable
standard for a fair and justifiable price; or
e) Act honestly and openly in all of its dealings; or
f) Engage in any business practice appearing to the Chamber to bedeceitful or otherwise
improper which may reflect discredit on the manner of conducting business; or
g) Have an implication or conviction of fraud, embezzlement, larceny, misdemeanour or any
other criminal offences.
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7. CODE OF ETHICS
1. Operate within the spirit of the Constitution and Laws of PNG;
2. Respect and abide by the Laws of other countries with and within which they have cause to
conduct business;
3. Respect the doctrine of equal human rights and avoid discriminatory practices;
4. Negotiate and enter into contracts and agreements to truthfully and without deception;
honourably meet obligations undertaken as part of such contracts and services and services
provided under a contract of sale;
5. Conduct all financial transactions honestly; ethically and in accordance with agreed terms
and due settlement dates;
6. Avoid and actively discourage any forms of bribery and corruption and uphold the principles
of transparency in business dealings;
7. Respect the rights of employees and ensure that they receive all due entitlements under law
and any contract of employment;
8. Deal fairly with employees in all matters and ensure that they are not subjected to
conditions or circumstances that are unsafe or may adversely affect their health;
9. Conduct business in the spirit of free enterprise, mutual trust, and support such that
everybody may gain from vibrant business activity and the ensuing growth and stability.
8. FEE SCHEDULE
The table below is a guide to calculate fees based on total number of employees in an organisation.
The fees for 2015 are set at:
No
Number of Employees
Currency
Fee (including 10% Goods
& Services Tax)
1
1-3 employees
PGK
770.00
2
4-10 employees
PGK
1,100.00
3
11-25 employees
PGK
1,485.00
4
26-50 employees
PGK
2,200.00
5
51-99 employees
PGK
3,410.00
6
100-249 employees
PGK
5,500.00
7
250-499 employees
PGK
6,600.00
8
500 employees and over
PGK
11,000.00
Note:
For Australian and New Zealand companies, please add PGK50 to the annual membership fee to
cover bank charges.
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9. GUIDE TO BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION
Accounting/Certified Practicing Accountants/Tax Service
Insurance- Auto
Advertising/Public Relations
Insurance – Life
Agribusiness
Insurance Services
Alternative Medicine
Internet/Network Services
Architects/Planners
Information Technology (IT) – Computer Software
Art Galleries/Artists
IT – Computer Hardware
Attorneys
Jewellers
Audio-Visual
Lawn & Gardening / Landscaping
Automobile Accessories/Parts
Legal Services
Automobile Dealers
Library Suppliers/Services
Automobile Renting & Leasing
Liquor Stores
Automobile Repairs & Service
Locksmith
Aviation
Logistics
Banks & Banking Associations
Manufacturers
Banquet Facilities/Conference Centres
Marketing Research/Marketing Companies
Biotech
Media Production Companies
Blood Services
Medical
Book Dealers/Stores/Depositories
Medical Equipment
Boutiques & Specialty Shops
Metal Products
Brokerage
Migration Services
Builders/Developers
Mortgage Loans
Business Consultants/Career Planning
Moving Company/Supplies
Business Support Services
Music
Carpet, Tile & Rug Dealers/Cleaning
Newspapers
Caterers
Office Supplies, Equipment/Furniture
Child Development & Day Cares
Oil & Gas Industry
Chiropractors
Optical
Churches
Organisations
Cleaners/Laundry
Pest Control
Clinics/Medical Groups
Pharmacy
Clothing
Philanthropic Organisations
Communication - Telecommunication
Photography
Computers – Sales/Service/Products/Leasing
Plumbing
Consultants
Printers
Construction Companies/Services
Private Investigators
Construction Materials
Property Managers
Contractors
Publicity
Convenience Stores
Publishers
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Cosmetics
Radio Stations
Counselling
Real Estate Commercial
Country Club
Real Estate Residential
Credit Union
Recruitment
Customs Clearance
Recycling
Custom Framing
Religion
Debt Collectors
Research & Development
Defence
Retail
Dentists/Dental Laboratory/Dental Care
Restaurants
Department Stores
Restaurants & Clubs
Design
Roofing
Diplomatic Service
Salon/Spa/Barber Shop
Document Management/Shredding
Schools/Colleges
Education &Teaching Supplies
Screen Printing/Monograming/Embroidery
Electronics
Security – Auto/Home/Office
Employment Agencies/Screening Services
Security Services
Energy Distribution/Services
Shipping Services
Engineers
Shoes & Accessories
Entertainment/Recreation
Shopping Centres
Environmental Consultants/Products
Social Services/Non-Profit/Civic Groups
Events Management/Planning
Sporting Goods/Services
Finance & Investment Advisors
Stamps & Seals
Financial Services
Storage/Self-Storage
Fire Proofing
Surveyors
Flags & Banners
Swimming Pools & Spas
Florists
Tattoos
Food Products/Services/Supplies/Brokers
Telephone – Service/Books/Equipment
Freight Management/Logistics
Television/Cable
Fuel Supply/Distribution
Theatres & Theatrical Company
Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks
Tyre Dealers
Furniture
Tourism
Gaming
Towing Services
Garage Doors/Sales/Service
Training & Development
Gifts/Greeting Cards/Stationary
Transportation
Golf
Travel Services
Gourmet Shops
Trophies & Plaques
Government
Truck Services
Graphic Arts & Design
Utilities
Gyms/Fitness Centres
Vending Machines
Hardware
Veterinarians
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Health Care Services
Waste Disposal & Collection
Health & Wellness
Water
Heating & Air
Weather Company
Home Health Care
Website Development
Hospitals
Weddings/Bridal
Hospitality
Wholesale Food Distributor
Hotels & Motels
Wholesaler
Human Resources
Windows/Glass
Information Management/Services
If other, please specify:
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Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.
10. APPLICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS:
* Before completing the form, read the POMCCI Information section from pages 2 – 8;
* Please print clearly and complete this form in English; and
* For answers that require a ‘tick’ please indicate clearly.
1. BUSINESS INFORMATION
Registered company name:
Company trading name:
(indicate which of the above company names is to be used)
Postal address:
Operating location(s):
Registered office:
Certificate of Incorporation number:
Tax File Number:
Australian Business Number (ABN) / New Zealand
Business Number (NZBN (for Australia / NZ):
Attach Certificate of Incorporation and Tax File Number for PNG. For Australia and NZ supply a copy
of the ABN / NZBN document. For other jurisdictions, attach copies of the appropriate legal company
registration documents.
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Physical location of business
(Section and allotment numbers, and street,
suburb and province):
Postal address:
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2. CONTACT DETAILS - continued
Town/City:
Postal code:
Work phone number(s):
Mobile phone number(s):
Fax Number(s):
Accounts Department\email address:
Website (if applicable):
3. DESIGNATED COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE
Name:
Designation (Chief Executive Officer/General
Manager):
Email address:
Direct line:
Mobile Number:
Option to receive SMS messages to your mobile
phone on traffic alerts civil unrests: (yes or no)
4. NOMINATED COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES FOR E-NEWS
1 - Name:
Designation:
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Mobile Number:
Option to receive SMS messages to your mobile
phone on traffic alerts civil unrests: (yes or no)
2 - Name:
Designation:
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Mobile Number:
Option to receive SMS messages to your mobile
phone on traffic alerts civil unrests: (yes or no)
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4. NOMINATED COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES FOR E-NEWS - continued
3 - Name:
Designation:
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Mobile Number:
Option to receive SMS messages to your mobile
phone on traffic alerts civil unrests: (yes or no)
4 - Name:
Designation:
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Mobile Number
Option to receive SMS messages to your mobile
phone on traffic alerts civil unrests: (yes or no)
5 - Name:
Designation:
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Mobile Number:
Option to receive SMS messages to your mobile
phone on traffic alerts civil unrests: (yes or no)
5. ACCOUNTS/FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONTACTS’ DETAILS
1 - Name:
Designation:
Financial Controller
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
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5. ACCOUNTS/FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONTACTS’ DETAILS - continued
2 - Name:
Designation:
Accounts / Finance Manager
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
3 - Name:
Designation:
Accounts Payable Officer
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
4 - Name:
Designation:
Accounts Receivable Officer
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
6. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CONTACTS’ DETAILS
1 - Name:
Designation:
Human Resources Director
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
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6. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CONTACTS’ DETAILS – continued
2 - Name:
Designation:
Human Resources Manager
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
3 - Name:
Designation:
Human Resources Senior Officer
Email address:
Direct line / extension number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
7. STATISTICAL INFORMATION ONLY
All information supplied is kept in strict confidence
Business sector
See section 8 – Guide to business classification of
this information and application pack
Main product(s) line of company
(The above information is important for product
listing and your free web listing e.g.
import/wholesale distribution of machinery,
manufacture of concrete products, distributor of
computer equipment etc. *If more than one
activity, list in descending order of importance)
1
2
3
4
5
Year of establishment:
Annual turnover: (optional information)
Number of full time employees:
Includes Directors & Partners
Citizens
Male
Non-Citizens
Citizens
Female
Non-Citizens
Total no. of employees
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8. INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT
Direct deposit
Direct deposit reference number:
Date of direct deposit:
Chequepayment
Chequenumber:
PGK amount:
Bill payment
Bank receipt number:
Date:
Credit Card(all cards accepted)
Name:(as appears on card)
Type of card:
(if other card please indicate card type)
□ Visa Card
□ Master card
□ Amex
□ Other _____________________________
Account number:
Security code: (3 digits)
Amount:
9. APPLICANT’S DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I certify that I have read the Information Pack and the Code of Conduct and by signing agree to
abide by them at all times.
Signature of designated company representative:
___________________________________
Name:
___________________________________
Date:
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10.POMCCI OFFICE USE ONLY
Approved at executive meeting number:
Reviewed/Approved by:
Position of Officer:
Date signed:
Membership database updated by:
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10.POMCCI OFFICE USE ONLY - continued
Date updated:
QuickBooks updated by:
Date updated:
Email bulk mail list updated by:
Date updated:
SMS alert bulk mail list updated by:
Date updated:
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11. SAMPLE OF THE MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
Members are conferred with a membership certificate that is validated for a period of 12 months. All
members have to renew their membership certificate annually after membership payment has been
processed.
Below is a sample:
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