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| text = Why review your bylaws now? | | text = Why review your bylaws now? | ||
* To minimize confusion. Having bylaws that conflict with the new ''Societies Act'' means that members and directors might be confused about what rules prevail. | * '''To minimize confusion.''' Having bylaws that conflict with the new ''Societies Act'' means that members and directors might be confused about what rules prevail. | ||
* To reduce risk. Effectively, you can’t trust your bylaws between November 28, 2016 and when you conduct a review to ensure they are harmonized with the new Act. | * '''To reduce risk.''' Effectively, you can’t trust your bylaws between November 28, 2016 and when you conduct a review to ensure they are harmonized with the new Act. | ||
* To take advantage of increased flexibility under the new Act. Even if you are generally satisfied with your society’s existing bylaws, you may want to take advantage of increased flexibility offered by the new Act in some areas. | * '''To take advantage of increased flexibility under the new Act.''' Even if you are generally satisfied with your society’s existing bylaws, you may want to take advantage of increased flexibility offered by the new Act in some areas. | ||
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