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==Amending the Bylaws and Constitution==
==Amending the Bylaws and Constitution==
===How often can a non-profit update its bylaws?===
===How often can a non-profit update its bylaws?===
Bylaws can be changed at any meeting of members. A non-profit’s directors can call a general meeting at any time they wish, pursuant to s. 74 of the ''Societies Act''. At a general meeting, a non-profit can update or change its bylaws through a special resolution. The bylaw changes have to be included in the notice of the meeting.
Bylaws can be changed at any meeting of members. A non-profit’s directors can call a general meeting at any time they wish, under [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/15018_01#section74 s. 74] of the ''Societies Act''. At a general meeting, a non-profit can update or change its bylaws through a special resolution. The bylaw changes have to be included in the notice of the meeting.


==Elections==
==Elections==