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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 23, 2016 and has not yet transitioned, special rules apply when those non-profits transition to the new Act. See the transition appendix for more information.
''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.''


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