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A reporting society under the old ''Society Act'' must include these provisions without alteration in the bylaws filed with the transition application. Once the provisions have been included in a society’s bylaws on transition, they can be altered like any other bylaw. | A reporting society under the old ''Society Act'' must include these provisions without alteration in the bylaws filed with the transition application. Once the provisions have been included in a society’s bylaws on transition, they can be altered like any other bylaw. | ||
==Step 5: Review and possibly alter the society’s bylaws== | |||
A society that rearranges its constitution and prepares consolidated bylaws as outlined above '''without''' any other amendments can proceed directly to file the transition application. The society does not require member approval and '''can proceed with the transition without holding a general meeting of members.''' | |||
It is a best practice to seek board of directors approval at this stage. | |||
There is one more step, though, that is highly recommended before filing a transition application. '''This is an ideal time to conduct a review of your society’s existing bylaws. | |||
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When the new ''Societies Act'' came into force on November 28, 2016, any provision in a society’s bylaws that is inconsistent with the new Act ceased to have effect. The matter is governed by the new Act. | |||
Having bylaws that are inconsistent with the new Act is a risk. Effectively, you can’t trust your bylaws between November 28, 2016 and when you conduct a review to ensure they are harmonized with the new Act. There are also opportunities to take advantage of the increased flexibility offered by the new Act. | |||
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