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You can change your bylaws to include electronic meetings. An example is set out below:
You can change your bylaws to include electronic meetings. An example is set out below:


'''RELEVANT DEFINITIONS'''
==='''RELEVANT DEFINITIONS'''===
'''"Electronic Means"''' means any system or combination of systems, including but not limited to mail, telephonic, electronic, radio, computer or web-based technology or communication facility, that:  
'''"Electronic Means"''' means any system or combination of systems, including but not limited to mail, telephonic, electronic, radio, computer or web-based technology or communication facility, that:  
#in relation to a meeting or proceeding, permits all participants to communicate with each other or otherwise participate in the proceeding contemporaneously, in a manner comparable, but not necessarily identical, to a meeting where all were present in the same location, and
#in relation to a meeting or proceeding, permits all participants to communicate with each other or otherwise participate in the proceeding contemporaneously, in a manner comparable, but not necessarily identical, to a meeting where all were present in the same location, and
#in relation to a vote, permits voters to cast a vote on the matter for determination in a manner that adequately discloses the intentions of the voters.
#in relation to a vote, permits voters to cast a vote on the matter for determination in a manner that adequately discloses the intentions of the voters.


'''PART [X] - MEETINGS OF MEMBERS'''
==='''PART [X] - MEETINGS OF MEMBERS'''===
'''Electronic Participation in General Meetings'''
'''Electronic Participation in General Meetings'''
The Board may determine, in its discretion, to hold any General Meeting in whole or in part by Electronic Means, so as to allow some or all Members to participate in the meeting remotely.  
The Board may determine, in its discretion, to hold any General Meeting in whole or in part by Electronic Means, so as to allow some or all Members to participate in the meeting remotely.