Societies Act FAQs

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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.

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
Draft a Constitution
Draft Bylaws
Select Applying Directors
Member-Funded Societies

Part Two: Managing a Non-Profit Society

Member Rights and Participation
Meetings Of Members (AGM, SGM)
Directors: Eligibility, Duties, Liability, Remuneration, Conflicts of Interest
Meetings Of Directors
Senior Managers and Officers
Recordkeeping & Privacy
Role of Lawyers on Boards
Seal
Borrowing
Auditor
Notice To Members
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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