BPWCCUL By-Laws Review 2025 – FINAL VERSION 18 EXISTING BY-LAW PROPOSED CHANGE RATIONALE (2) If within one hour after the time fixed for any meeting other than a meeting convened by the Registrar, the members present are not sufficient to form a quorum such meeting shall be considered as dissolved if convened on the demand of members. In all other cases it shall stand adjourned to a date not more than thirty (30) days hence and at a time and place to be determined. For reconvening an abortive meeting at least three days’ notice shall be given. (3) If at the reconvened meeting a quorum is not present within half an hour from the time appointed for the meeting, the members present shall form a quorum. By-law 31(2) If within one hour after the time fixed for any meeting convened on the demand of members, the members present are not sufficient to form a quorum, such meeting shall be considered as dissolved. By-law 31(3) In all other cases the meeting shall stand adjourned to a date not more than two months thereafter at a time and place to be determined by the Board. For reconvening an abortive meeting no less than fourteen (14) days’ notice shall be given. New By-law 31(4) To ensure orderly discussion and decision making, at the beginning of a general meeting members will approve rules for the conduct of the meeting. Separated into two distinct bylaws for greater clarity. Increased the number of days’ notice and the period within which to reconvene the meeting to allow sufficient time for the logistical elements to be taken care. Incorporates the use of standing orders in the meeting THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS By-law 32 (1) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the general direction and management of the Society shall be entrusted to a By-law 32(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the general direction and management of the Society shall be entrusted to a Board consisting of nine (9) members. Five (5) shall form a quorum. No member shall serve as President or Secretary
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