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''' | {{DEMOWARNING}}{{Transitioning an Existing Society TOC}}There’s a new law that governs how non-profit societies in British Columbia are created and run. A new ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15018_01 Societies Act]'' came into effect in BC on November 28, 2016. All societies in the province must "transition" under the new Act within a two-year period after the new law came into effect. | ||
Aimed at those who work at a non-profit society in British Columbia or sit on a board of directors, ''[[Transitioning an Existing Society: A How-to Guide for Non-profits in BC]]'' covers the steps in transitioning a society under the new Act. | |||
The information in this how-to guide is produced for educational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. If you need advice about a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. | |||
The | == About this guide == | ||
The guide was written by [[Drew Jackson]], a lawyer and librarian who writes about law for the public. | |||
The guide was reviewed for legal accuracy by [[Mary Childs]], [[Michael Blatchford]] and [[Steve Carey]], three British Columbia lawyers who advise non-profit societies. | |||
The information in the print version of the guide is current to November 2016. | |||
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