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Yes. The non-profit can change the constitution by passing a special resolution at a meeting of members, such as an AGM or SGM. Once members have passed a special resolution, the non-profit must file a constitution amendment application through BC Societies Online. | Yes. The non-profit can change the constitution by passing a special resolution at a meeting of members, such as an AGM or SGM. Once members have passed a special resolution, the non-profit must file a constitution amendment application through BC Societies Online. | ||
Exception: if the non-profit was incorporated before the new ''Societies Act'' took effect on November | ''Exception: if the non-profit was incorporated before the new ''Societies Act'' took effect on 28 November 2016 and has not yet transitioned, special rules apply when those non-profits transition to the new Act. See the [[Transition (Societies Act FAQs)|transition appendix]] for more information.'' | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
