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All members have the right to receive written notice and reasons for their expulsion and the right to make reasonable representations to the non-profit regarding their expulsion. Members have the right to request the attendance of the non-profit’s auditor at a meeting during which the financial statements or the appointment or removal of the auditor will be considered, provided the non-profit receives a written request at least 7 days before the meeting. Finally, members have the right to inspect records listed under [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/15018_01#section20 s. 20] of the ''Societies Act'', though the non-profit may impose a notice period and time restrictions. | All members have the right to receive written notice and reasons for their expulsion and the right to make reasonable representations to the non-profit regarding their expulsion. Members have the right to request the attendance of the non-profit’s auditor at a meeting during which the financial statements or the appointment or removal of the auditor will be considered, provided the non-profit receives a written request at least 7 days before the meeting. Finally, members have the right to inspect records listed under [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/15018_01#section20 s. 20] of the ''Societies Act'', though the non-profit may impose a notice period and time restrictions. | ||
===What can a member or director do if the non-profit isn't following its bylaws or the ''Societies Act''?=== | |||
Many disputes can be resolved internally through communication and cooperation. However, sometimes this is not possible. Non-profit disputes are governed by the [https://civilresolutionbc.ca/ Civil Resolution Tribunal]. The CRT has a [https://civilresolutionbc.ca/how-the-crt-works/getting-started/societies-and-cooperative-associations/ solutions explorer] which you can use to determine what remedies are available in your situation. | |||
==Member Participation== | ==Member Participation== | ||