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==What are the minimum qualifications for directors?== | ==What are the minimum qualifications for directors?== | ||
The New ''Societies Act'' adds new criteria for the eligibility of directors: | |||
#Directors have to be at least 18 years of age. | #Directors have to be at least 18 years of age. | ||
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These requirements are not exhaustive and the bylaws of a society may set out more requirements. If a director ceases to be qualified, the director must resign promptly. | These requirements are not exhaustive and the bylaws of a society may set out more requirements. If a director ceases to be qualified, the director must resign promptly. | ||
Every Society should start using a Consent to Act as Director form to ensure that every Director has indicated whether or not they are qualified. An example can be found on the Law for Non Profits website. | Every Society should start using a Consent to Act as Director form to ensure that every Director has indicated whether or not they are qualified. An example can be found on the Law for Non Profits website. (Note, however, that you do not need to add the requirement to sign a consent form in your bylaws) | ||
==We want to have a director who is 16 or 17 years old. How do we do this?== | ==We want to have a director who is 16 or 17 years old. How do we do this?== | ||