Societies Act FAQs

The information in Societies Act FAQs is intended for British Columbian non-profits that want to understand the requirements of BC's Societies Act, SBC 2015, c. 18, and compliance with this legislation.

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Contents

FAQs

Introduction to Societies Act FAQs

Part One: Incorporating a Non-Profit Society

Societies, Charities, and Federal Not-For-Profit Corporations - What’s the Difference?

BCeID Account

Choose a Non-profit Name

Constitution

Draft Bylaws

Select Applying Directors

Schedule B Bylaws

New Model Bylaws

Membership

Meetings Of Members

Proceedings At Meetings

Directors And Officers

Proceedings Of Directors

Duties Of Officers

Role of Lawyers on Boards

Seal

Borrowing

Auditor

Notice To Members

Record-Keeping

Member-Funded Societies

Miscellaneous

Transition

About these FAQs

• Societies Act FAQs is prepared by Law for Non Profits with the help and support from the University of Victoria Faculty of Law Business Law Clinic. They are intended as a support for non-profit organizations in British Columbia undergoing transition to BC's new Societies Act, SBC 2015, c. 18, following its proclamation later this year. More information and workshop and webinar schedules are available on lawfornonprofits.ca.
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