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==Can we prevent our members from accessing the official records?== | ==Can we prevent our members from accessing the official records?== | ||
Yes | Yes. Any limitations must be set out in your bylaws. Section 20(1) of the new ''Societies Act'' provides that its official records can be accessed for inspections. | ||
The society can prevent members from accessing accounting records and some directors’ meeting records through the bylaws. Inspection of the register of members can be restricted by a directors’ resolution if the directors believe that access would be harmful to the society or a member. | The society can prevent members from accessing accounting records and some directors’ meeting records through the bylaws. Inspection of the register of members can be restricted by a directors’ resolution if the directors believe that access would be harmful to the society or a member. |