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===What is a consent resolution?===
===What is a consent resolution?===
A consent resolution of directors is a directors’ resolution that is passed without having a meeting of directors. The default requirement from the Act is for all the directors to agree. However, this can be reduced to a lesser number through the bylaws. The consent must be given in writing or as provided for by the bylaws.
A consent resolution of directors is a directors’ resolution that is passed without having a meeting of directors. The default requirement from the ''Societies Act'' is for all the directors to agree. However, this can be reduced to a lesser number through the bylaws. The consent must be given in writing or as provided for by the bylaws.


===Do the directors of a non-profit have the ability to make and pass motions that would ultimately change the purpose of the non-profit once they are acted upon? Or, would these types of motions need to go to an AGM or special general meeting for all of the non-profit members to vote on?===
===Do the directors of a non-profit have the ability to make and pass motions that would ultimately change the purpose of the non-profit once they are acted upon? Or, would these types of motions need to go to an AGM or special general meeting for all of the non-profit members to vote on?===
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