Bylaws (2010): Difference between revisions

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:This restriction could be interpreted to prevent the society from incurring any debt whatsoever, including making purchases on account.  A strict interpretation would prevent the normal flow of business.
:This restriction could be interpreted to prevent the society from incurring any debt whatsoever, including making purchases on account.  A strict interpretation would prevent the normal flow of business.
:This change will also allow the board additional flexibility in financial matters, and could include establishing a low-limit credit card to pay for Babac purchases, currently paid by a former board member's credit card.
:This change will also allow the board additional flexibility in financial matters, and could include establishing a low-limit credit card to pay for Babac purchases, currently paid by a former board member's credit card.
:The issue of debentures still require a special resolution, as this is explicit in the Societies Act.
*13.c. - Changed 2/3 to 3/4 of members attending meeting.
*13.c. - Changed 2/3 to 3/4 of members attending meeting.
:'''Rationale''': "Special Resolution" is actually defined in the Societies Act, and requires a 3/4 vote.  We either need to update or remove this clause so that there's no confusion on the requirements.
:'''Rationale''': "Special Resolution" is actually defined in the Societies Act, and requires a 3/4 vote.  We either need to update or remove this clause so that there's no confusion on the requirements.
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