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==Can we prevent our members from accessing the official records?== | ==Can we prevent our members from accessing the official records?== | ||
Yes, although with some limitations. Section 20(1) of the new ''Societies Act'' provides that only its official records can be accessed for inspections. | Yes, although with some limitations. Section 20(1) of the new ''Societies Act'' provides that only its official records can be accessed for inspections. | ||
The society can prevent members from accessing accounting records and some directors’ meeting records through the bylaws. Inspection of the register of members can be restricted by a directors’ resolution if the directors believe that access would be harmful to the society or a member. | |||
==What are the official records of a society?== | |||
#the society's certificate of incorporation; | #the society's certificate of incorporation; | ||
#each certified copy, furnished to the society by the registrar, of the following records: | #each certified copy, furnished to the society by the registrar, of the following records: |
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