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===What is the difference between ordinary and special resolution? When do we need a special resolution?=== | ===What is the difference between ordinary and special resolution? When do we need a special resolution?=== | ||
A special resolution is required when a resolution will have particular significance to the structure or ethics of the non-profit. The Act sets out when a special resolution is required: | A special resolution is required when a resolution will have particular significance to the structure or ethics of the non-profit. The Act sets out when a special resolution is required: | ||
*the constitution or bylaws of the non-profit are altered | *the constitution or bylaws of the non-profit are altered; | ||
*a director or other member is removed from the non-profit or disciplined | *a director or other member is removed from the non-profit or disciplined; | ||
*the non-profit wants to enter into a contract that may result in a conflict of interest for a director | *the non-profit wants to enter into a contract that may result in a conflict of interest for a director; | ||
*other significant financial alterations to the non-profit, such as liquidation, sale of assets, or leasing of assets | *other significant financial alterations to the non-profit, such as liquidation, sale of assets, or leasing of assets; | ||
*If a general meeting will discuss matters relating to a special resolution, the text of the special resolution for the meeting must be provided in the notice of the general meeting. A special resolution is passed at a general meeting by receiving 2/3 of the votes cast by present voting members in accordance with the ''Societies Act'' or unless otherwise specified by the non-profit’s bylaws. The ''Societies Act'' provides that the bylaws can increase the threshold of required votes needed for a special resolution (up to 100% or unanimity) except in cases dealing with the removal of directors. In addition, a special resolution may be passed if agreed to in writing by all of the voting members in the non-profit. | *If a general meeting will discuss matters relating to a special resolution, the text of the special resolution for the meeting must be provided in the notice of the general meeting. A special resolution is passed at a general meeting by receiving 2/3 of the votes cast by present voting members in accordance with the ''Societies Act'' or unless otherwise specified by the non-profit’s bylaws. The ''Societies Act'' provides that the bylaws can increase the threshold of required votes needed for a special resolution (up to 100% or unanimity) except in cases dealing with the removal of directors. In addition, a special resolution may be passed if agreed to in writing by all of the voting members in the non-profit. | ||
