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==Constitution== | ==Constitution== | ||
Under the 'Societies Act' a non-profit's constitution can only contain its name and purpose. | Under the ''Societies Act'' a non-profit's constitution can only contain its name and purpose. | ||
===What is a constitution?=== | ===What is a constitution?=== | ||
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Yes. The non-profit can change the constitution by passing a special resolution at a meeting of members, such as an AGM or SGM. Once members have passed a special resolution, the non-profit must file a constitution amendment application through BC Societies Online. | Yes. The non-profit can change the constitution by passing a special resolution at a meeting of members, such as an AGM or SGM. Once members have passed a special resolution, the non-profit must file a constitution amendment application through BC Societies Online. | ||
Exception: if the non-profit was incorporated before the new ''Societies Act'' took effect on November 23, 2016 and has not yet transitioned, special rules apply when those non-profits transition to the new Act. See the transition appendix for more information. | Exception: if the non-profit was incorporated before the new ''Societies Act'' took effect on November 23, 2016 and has not yet transitioned, special rules apply when those non-profits transition to the new Act. See the transition appendix for more information. | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
