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==There is greater flexibility in conducting members' meetings== | ==There is greater flexibility in conducting members' meetings== | ||
The new Act provides greater flexibility in conducting | The new Act provides greater flexibility in conducting members' meetings. Participating by telephone or other communications media is recognized as the norm. Unless a society's bylaws provide otherwise, members can participate in meetings by phone or using other technology so long as all the people participating are able to communicate with each other. | ||
An annual general meeting can now be held entirely in writing. All voting members must consent to a written resolution covering the matters that must be dealt with at the AGM, including the presentation of the financial statements and any | An annual general meeting can now be held entirely in writing. All voting members must consent to a written resolution covering the matters that must be dealt with at the AGM, including the presentation of the financial statements and any auditor's report. | ||
==The voting threshold for a special resolution has been lowered== | ==The voting threshold for a special resolution has been lowered== |
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