BYLAWS.

Standard Bylaws – Schedule 1

(from the BC Societies Act)​​

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Part 1 – Definitions and Interpretation

• 1.1 In these bylaws:

  • “Act” means the Societies Act of British Columbia as amended from time to time

  • “Board” means the directors of the society

  • “Director” means a member of the board of directors

  • “Member” means a member of the society

• 1.2 The definitions in the Act apply to these bylaws.

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Part 2 – Membership

• 2.1 The members of the society are the applicants for incorporation and those who subsequently become members in accordance with these bylaws and the Act.

• 2.2 A person may apply to the board for membership and becomes a member on board approval.

• 2.3 Every member must uphold the constitution and comply with these bylaws.

• 2.4 The amount of the annual membership dues, if any, must be determined by the board.

• 2.5 A person ceases to be a member:

• by delivering a written resignation to the society,

• on death or dissolution,

• on failure to pay dues (if any), or

• by expulsion.

• 2.6 A member may be expelled by a special resolution of the members.

• 2.7 The notice of the meeting where the expulsion will be voted on must include the proposed resolution.

• 2.8 The person who is the subject of the resolution must be given an opportunity to be heard before the vote.

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Part 3 – Meetings of Members

• 3.1 General meetings must be held at the time and place the board decides.

• 3.2 Every member is entitled to one vote.

• 3.3 Voting is by show of hands unless a secret ballot is requested.

• 3.4 Voting by proxy is not permitted.

• 3.5 A quorum is 3 voting members or 10% of the membership, whichever is greater.

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Part 4 – Directors

• 4.1 The board must have at least 3 directors.

• 4.2 Directors are elected by members at a general meeting.

• 4.3 Directors serve until the next annual general meeting, at which time they may stand for re-election.

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Part 5 – Board Meetings

• 5.1 Board meetings may be called by the president or 2 other directors.

• 5.2 A quorum is a majority of the directors currently in office.

• 5.3 Directors may meet and conduct business as they see fit, subject to the bylaws and the Act

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Part 6 – Officers

• 6.1 The board may elect officers from among the directors, such as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.

• 6.2 The duties of officers are determined by the board or outlined in the Act.

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Part 7 – Financial Matters

• 7.1 The fiscal year of the society is set by the board.

• 7.2 The board must keep proper accounting records.

• 7.3 The society must not distribute income or assets to members or directors, except as permitted under the Act.

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Part 8 – Bylaw Amendments

• 8.1 These bylaws may be amended by special resolution.