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==Member Rights== | |||
===What are the rights of non-profit members?=== | |||
Members who are not directors have certain rights. Members have a right to vote at a members’ meeting (Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting) unless they belong to a non-voting class of members. Voting members have the right to requisition a members’ meeting, provided they meet the required threshold of 10% of voting members (or less if the bylaws provide). Voting members also have the right to submit a members’ proposal, provided they fulfill the requirements of the ''Societies Act'' including meeting the minimum threshold of 5% (or less if the bylaws provide). | |||
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 s. 20 of the ''Societies Act'', though the non-profit may impose a notice period and time restrictions. | |||
==Member Participation== | |||
===Can anyone become a member of the non-profit?=== | |||
No person has a right to membership in a non-profit, unless the bylaws say otherwise. Under the ''Societies Act'', it is up to the directors of the non-profit to accept or deny memberships for any reason and without giving reasons, subject to the non-profit’s bylaws. However, once a person is a member, there is a process that must be followed (section 70) to discipline or remove that person as a member. | |||
In addition, the ''Societies Act'' requires that individuals be 19 or older to become members, unless the bylaws state otherwise. | |||
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