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Societies Act FAQsThe 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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About Law For Non Profits
Law for Non Profits is an initiative of the Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society (PLEO) and is funded by the City of Vancouver, the Law Foundation of BC, and the Notaries Foundation.
- Website: www.lawfornonprofits.ca
