constitutional review committee

Constitutional Review Committee

History• Issues raised by MAs at 2011 NCC• Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act• Formation of CRC Committee• Review of Act and Regulations• Distribution of document to MAs and BOG• Legal Review• 2012 NCC

Where We AreCurrent Black Line DocumentIssues of Non-Compliance• Term of Governor• BOG non-voting at NCCOther Issues• Changes not related to compliance

Group Breakout Session

Topic 1Term of Governors:

Current Status: 5 Year Term

Legislation: Max 4 Year Term – No reference to number of terms

Jim, Hugh, Karen

Topic 2Governors as Members:Current:• Officer Members: Governors vote at AGM but not at NCC• MA Members: TWO Votes at AGM & NCC• Honorary Life Members: Non-Voting• Affiliate Members: Non-Voting

Legislation: Each member is entitled to one vote at a meeting of members

Resby, Ron, JoAnne

Topic 3Gender Makeup and Number of Governors:

Current: 5 Women 5 Men – 10 Total

Legislation: No fewer than 3 – No reference to gender

Jean, Bob, Louise

Going Forward