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===Option 2: Adopt the new model bylaws===
===Option 2: Adopt the new model bylaws===


An option available to societies with the introduction of the new ''Societies Act'', instead of preparing a consolidated set of existing bylaws (with or without further revisions), is to adopt a new set of bylaws entirely. The new set could be the '''new model bylaws''' found in [http://canlii.ca/t/8z1m Schedule 1 of the Societies Regulation]; a [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-economic-development/business-management/permits-licences-and-registration/corporations/societies/model_bylaws.docx Word version] is available through the Corporate Registry website.
An option available to societies with the introduction of the new ''Societies Act'', instead of preparing a consolidated set of existing bylaws (with or without further revisions), is to adopt a new set of bylaws entirely. The new set could be the '''new model bylaws''' found in [https://canlii.ca/t/8z1m Schedule 1 of the Societies Regulation]; a [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-economic-development/business-management/permits-licences-and-registration/corporations/societies/model_bylaws.docx Word version] is available through the Corporate Registry website.


These model bylaws contain basic clauses for governing and operating a society – such as the conduct of meetings and the role of directors – that align with the new Act.
These model bylaws contain basic clauses for governing and operating a society – such as the conduct of meetings and the role of directors – that align with the new Act.
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