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	On October 3, 2010, the [[AGM 2010\|Annual General Meeting]] of the Society voted by [[AGM_2010_Special_Resolutions\|Special Resolution]], receiving unanimous support, to repeal the [[Bylaws (1995)\|existing bylaws]] and replace them with the following:		On October 3, 2010, the [[AGM 2010\|Annual General Meeting]] of the Society voted by [[AGM_2010_Special_Resolutions\|Special Resolution]], receiving unanimous support, to repeal the [[Bylaws (1995)\|existing bylaws]] and replace them with the following:

	However, due to a technical deficiency, they were rejected by Alberta Registries, and a [[Bylaws (2011)\|new version]] was proposed at the [AGM 2011\|next year's annual meeting].		However, due to a technical deficiency, they were rejected by Alberta Registries, and a [[Bylaws (2011)\|new version]] was proposed at the [[AGM 2011\|next year's annual meeting]].

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Neil at 02:32, 4 September 2011

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	On October 3, 2010, the [[AGM 2010\|Annual General Meeting]] of the Society voted by [[AGM_2010_Special_Resolutions\|Special Resolution]], receiving unanimous support, to repeal the [[Bylaws (1995)\|existing bylaws]] and replace them with the following:		On October 3, 2010, the [[AGM 2010\|Annual General Meeting]] of the Society voted by [[AGM_2010_Special_Resolutions\|Special Resolution]], receiving unanimous support, to repeal the [[Bylaws (1995)\|existing bylaws]] and replace them with the following:

			However, due to a technical deficiency, they were rejected by Alberta Registries, and a [[Bylaws (2011)\|new version]] was proposed at the [AGM 2011\|next year's annual meeting].

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Neil: moved Proposed Bylaws to Bylaws (2010): No longer proposed, now accepted bylaws.

2010-10-04T18:22:44Z

moved Proposed Bylaws to Bylaws (2010): No longer proposed, now accepted bylaws.

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Neil: updated using bylaws as amended at AGM.

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updated using bylaws as amended at AGM.

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-These bylaws are based on our existing ([[Bylaws|1995]]) bylaws, but contain enough changes that it's worth rewriting them in full.  A summary of changes is listed below.
+On October 3, 2010, the [[AGM 2010|Annual General Meeting]] of the Society voted by [[AGM_2010_Special_Resolutions|Special Resolution]], receiving unanimous support, to repeal the [[Bylaws (1995)|existing bylaws]] and replace them with the following:
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      <li>Regular Membership. All new members shall be considered Regular Members.</li>
      <li>Honorary Membership. All honorary membership may be conferred upon those who have notably contributed to the Society, or to the cycling community.  Recommendation for such an award shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Society (hereinafter referred to as the Board).  Honorary memberships are valid for the lifetime of the honorary member, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h.</li>
-     <li>Members in Good Standing. Regular Members who have been members for at least one calendar month and any honorary members shall be considered members in good standing.  A regular member who has lapsed for no more than six months shall also be considered a member in good standing immediately upon payment of their dues.</li>
+     <li>Members in Good Standing. Regular Members who have been members for at least on calendar month and any honorary members shall be considered members in good standing.  A regular member who has lapsed for no more than six months shall also be considered a member in good standing immediately upon payment of their dues.</li>
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    <li>'''Dues'''.</li>
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    <li>'''Board Meetings'''<br />
-   Meetings of the Board shall be held as often as may be required, but at least every three months, and shall be given either personally or in writing, to each member concerned. All Board Meetings shall be open to the General Membership.</li>
+   Meetings of the Board shall be held as often as may be required, but at least every three months, and notice shall be given either personally or in writing, to each member concerned. All Board Meetings shall be open to the General Membership.</li>
    <li>'''Special Board Meetings'''</li>
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    <li>'''Quorum for Board Meetings''' - Any five Board Members who are physically present shall constitute a quorum for any properly convened Board Meeting.</li>
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 All meetings of the General Membership are referred to as General Meetings.
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 ==<li>Finances</li>==
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-   <li>All funds of the Society shall be deposited in a Chartered Bank, Trust Company, or Credit Union and payments made by cheque, signed by two officers of the board.</li>
+   <li>All funds of the Society shall be deposited in a Chartered Bank, Trust Company, or Credit Union.</li>
    <li>The books and records of the Society shall be held by the Treasurer or an officer of the board designated by the Treasurer and may be inspected by any member of the Society upon receipt of forty eight hours notice.</li>
    <li>The Treasurer shall recommend a qualified auditor to the AGM for appointment. Filing this, the board shall be empowered to appoint an auditor. The auditor may be a member of the Society.</li>
    <li>The auditor's annual financial statement shall be made available by the Treasurer to all members at the AGM, and at other times upon special request.</li>
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Neil: /* Membership */

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Membership

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	<li>Regular Membership. All new members shall be considered Regular Members.</li>		<li>Regular Membership. All new members shall be considered Regular Members.</li>
	<li>Honorary Membership. All honorary membership may be conferred upon those who have notably contributed to the Society, or to the cycling community. Recommendation for such an award shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Society (hereinafter referred to as the Board). Honorary memberships are valid for the lifetime of the honorary member, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h.</li>		<li>Honorary Membership. All honorary membership may be conferred upon those who have notably contributed to the Society, or to the cycling community. Recommendation for such an award shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Society (hereinafter referred to as the Board). Honorary memberships are valid for the lifetime of the honorary member, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h.</li>
	<li>Members in Good Standing. Regular Members who have been members for at least on calendar month and any honorary members shall be considered members in good standing. A regular member who has lapsed for no more than six months shall also be considered a member in good standing immediately upon payment of their dues.</li>		<li>Members in Good Standing. Regular Members who have been members for at least one calendar month and any honorary members shall be considered members in good standing. A regular member who has lapsed for no more than six months shall also be considered a member in good standing immediately upon payment of their dues.</li>
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	<li>'''Dues'''.</li>		<li>'''Dues'''.</li>
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	==<li>Board of Directors</li>==		==<li>Board of Directors</li>==
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Neil: /* Summary of Changes */

2010-09-11T04:39:44Z

Summary of Changes

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	==Summary of Changes==		==Summary of Changes==
	*2.b.ii. - Added lifetime provision to honorary membership.		*2.b.ii. - Added lifetime provision to honorary membership.
	:'''Rationale''': Nothing was explicitly stated in the previous bylaws regarding how long an honorary membership was good for, which may result in ambiguity. Ambiguity rarely ends well. Lifetime isn't necessary, but seems appropriate. Alternatives include "the board shall explicitly state the valid term of an honorary membership at time of approval" or "Honorary memberships are valid x years, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h, and may be renewed at the discretion of the board."		:'''Rationale''': Nothing was explicitly stated in the previous bylaws regarding how long an honorary membership was good for, which may result in ambiguity. Ambiguity in the bylaws rarely ends well. Lifetime isn't necessary, but seems appropriate, as honorary memberships are intended for extraordinary members. Alternatives include "the board shall explicitly state the valid term of an honorary membership at time of approval" or "Honorary memberships are valid x years, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h, and may be renewed at the discretion of the board."
	*2.b.iii. - Added the provision that a recently lapsed member may immediately regain "good standing" status upon payment of dues.		*2.b.iii. - Added the provision that a recently lapsed member may immediately regain "good standing" status upon payment of dues.
	:'''Rationale''': The one month delay is intended to prevent the stacking of a General Meeting after it is called with new members for a single issue. People who have forgotten to renew their memberships should not be prevented from having a vote in the affairs of the society when this oversight is brought to their attention.		:'''Rationale''': The one month delay is intended to prevent the stacking of a General Meeting after it is called with new members for a single issue. People who have forgotten to renew their memberships should not be prevented from having a vote in the affairs of the society when this oversight is brought to their attention.

Neil: /* Summary of Changes */

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Summary of Changes

Neil: /* Board of Directors */

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Board of Directors

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	<li>'''Termination'''.</li>		<li>'''Termination'''.</li>
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	<li>Any director of officer of the Board upon a majority vote of all Board Members may be removed from office for any cause which the Board may deem reasonable.</li>		<li>Any director or officer of the Board upon a majority vote of all Board Members may be removed from office for any cause which the Board may deem reasonable.</li>
	<li>The member may appeal his/her removal from the Board by requesting a Special Board Meeting, following the procedures given in section 7.b, and in particular 7.b.ii.</li>		<li>The member may appeal his/her removal from the Board by requesting a Special Board Meeting, following the procedures given in section 7.b, and in particular 7.b.ii.</li>
	<li>A Board member will be re-instated at a Special Meeting upon a majority vote of the members present.</li>		<li>A Board member will be re-instated at a Special Meeting upon a majority vote of the members present.</li>

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	==Summary of Changes==		==Summary of Changes==
	*2.b.ii. - Added lifetime provision to honorary membership.		*2.b.ii. - Added lifetime provision to honorary membership.
	:'''Rationale''': Nothing was explicitly stated in the previous bylaws regarding how long an honorary membership was good for, which may result in ambiguity. ~~I think they should say something on the subject~~. Alternatives include "the board shall explicitly state the valid term of an honorary membership at time of approval" or "Honorary memberships are valid x years, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h, and may be renewed at the discretion of the board."		:'''Rationale''': Nothing was explicitly stated in the previous bylaws regarding how long an honorary membership was good for, which may result in ambiguity. Ambiguity rarely ends well. Lifetime isn't necessary, but seems appropriate. Alternatives include "the board shall explicitly state the valid term of an honorary membership at time of approval" or "Honorary memberships are valid x years, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h, and may be renewed at the discretion of the board."
	*2.b.iii. - Added the provision that a recently lapsed member may immediately regain "good standing" status upon payment of dues.		*2.b.iii. - Added the provision that a recently lapsed member may immediately regain "good standing" status upon payment of dues.
	:'''Rationale''': The one month delay is intended to prevent the stacking of a General Meeting after it is called with new members for a single issue. People who have forgotten to renew their memberships should not be prevented from having a vote in the affairs of the society when this oversight is brought to their attention.		:'''Rationale''': The one month delay is intended to prevent the stacking of a General Meeting after it is called with new members for a single issue. People who have forgotten to renew their memberships should not be prevented from having a vote in the affairs of the society when this oversight is brought to their attention.
	*2.c.iii. added - This provision allows the board to waive dues as they deem appropriate.		*2.c.iii. added - This provision allows the board to waive dues as they deem appropriate.
	:'''Rationale''': The board's ability to set dues has always implied the ability to set dues of $0 if they so choose. This clause makes it explicit that dues may be waived for members without ~~explicitly~~ making them honorary members.		:'''Rationale''': The board's ability to set dues has always implied the ability to set dues of $0 if they so choose. This clause makes it explicit that dues may be waived for members without making them honorary members, which will be reserved for extraordinary people.
	*3.a. - the size of the Board has been changed from 5-11 to 7-12. A list of secondary director portfolios has been removed.		*3.a. - the size of the Board has been changed from 5-11 to 7-12. A list of secondary director portfolios has been removed.
	:'''Rationale''': Board quorum is 5 people, a five person board would rarely have quorum, and<br /> the list of secondary portfolios was rigid and unable to change with the organization. Most particularly, the portfolio of "office director" was irrelevant in an organization with staff.		:'''Rationale''': Board quorum is 5 people, a five person board would rarely have quorum, and<br /> the list of secondary portfolios was rigid and unable to change with the organization. Most particularly, the portfolio of "office director" was irrelevant in an organization with staff.
			:The allowance for a twelfth board member is slightly random, but as EBC is a large and multi-faceted organisation, a slightly larger board seems reasonable.
	*6.c. - Added this section and renumbered subsequent subsections. This provides allowance for acclamation.		*6.c. - Added this section and renumbered subsequent subsections. This provides allowance for acclamation.
	:'''Rationale''': If someone is opposed to some board members nominated, they can nominate more and force an election. Acclamation simplifies the process if fewer people are nominated than there are openings.		:'''Rationale''': If someone is opposed to some board members nominated, they can nominate more and force an election. Acclamation simplifies the process if fewer people are nominated than there are openings.
	*6.e. (formerly 6.d.) - Shortened to simply provide for 2 year terms without the requirement for 50% election every year.		*6.e. (formerly 6.d.) - Shortened to simply provide for 2 year terms without the requirement for 50% election every year.
	:'''Rationale''': The old bylaws required that, in the event that some board members resigned and more than 1/2 the board was up for re-election, some board members would only be elected to 1-year terms. This was administratively complicated (required a secret ballot vote even if there were no more candidates than board positions), and seemed that it would be hurtful to those who were elected, but only for one year.		:'''Rationale''': The old bylaws required that, in the event that some board members resigned and more than 1/2 the board was up for re-election, some board members would only be elected to 1-year terms. This was administratively complicated (required a secret ballot vote even if there were no more candidates than board positions), and seemed that it would be hurtful to those who were elected, but only for one year.
			:There will always be some turnover of board members before their terms are up, as people's circumstances change, so attempting to force a 50% turnover every year is an ideal that is unlikely to ever be reached.
	*10.a. - Removed "and payments made by cheque, signed by two officers of the board."		*10.a. - Removed "and payments made by cheque, signed by two officers of the board."
	:'''Rationale''': The world has changed since 1995. Electronic payment is now the norm. Removing this clause allows the board to set financial policies to ensure sufficient controls, while still allowing us to use conveniences like web banking, automatic withdrawal ~~(which we already use to pay the phone bill, in violation of the bylaw)~~ and direct deposit paycheques.		:'''Rationale''': The world has changed since 1995. Electronic payment is now the norm. Removing this clause allows the board to set financial policies to ensure sufficient controls, while still allowing us to use conveniences like web banking, automatic withdrawal and direct deposit paycheques.
	*10.e. - Changed to simply indicate compliance with the law.		*10.e. - Changed to simply indicate compliance with the law.
	:'''Rationale''': The existing bylaws required filing our society annual return with 30 days of the society's anniversary of registration (August 8, so deadline Sept 7). Our fiscal year ends August 31, so this left only a week to prepare the return. The legal deadline is currently ~~30 days from~~ the end of the anniversary ''month~~'',~~ so deadline Sept 30, which makes a lot more sense.		:'''Rationale''': The existing bylaws required filing our society annual return with 30 days of the society's anniversary of registration (August 8, so deadline Sept 7). Our fiscal year ends August 31, so this left only a week to prepare the return. The legal deadline is currently the end of the month following our anniversary month - so deadline Sept 30 - which makes a lot more sense.
	*Section 11 - Rewrote to allow small borrowing at board discretion, large borrowing (such as a mortgage or bond issue) requires membership approval		*Section 11 - Rewrote to allow small borrowing at board discretion, large borrowing (such as a mortgage or bond issue) requires membership approval
	:'''Rationale''': The previous version said we had borrowing powers, but could only exercise them with a special resolution of the membership. Since a special resolution is the same thing required to change the bylaws, this was the same thing as saying that we don't have borrowing powers.		:'''Rationale''': The previous version said we had borrowing powers, but could only exercise them with a special resolution of the membership. Since a special resolution is the same thing required to change the bylaws, this was the same thing as saying that we don't have borrowing powers.