CLE-TV: Transitioning to the New BC Societies Act

he new British Columbia Societies Act and Societies Regulation will come into force on November 28, 2016. The new Societies Act replaces the current Society Act and makes significant changes to the incorporation, governance, and ongoing operations of societies in BC. Join us to learn about:

• some of the important changes coming under the new Act
• when the new legislation applies to societies and what else happens on the in-force date
• how (and when) to transition existing societies to the new Act
• when to update or adopt new bylaws to ensure compliance with the new Act
• whether the new model's bylaws are appropriate for your organization
• whether your organization can make use of the new “member funded society” status

If you are a member of a charity or not-for-profit organization (lawyer or non-lawyer), you may be eligible for a 50% discount off the Regular(i.e. non-Early Bird) price. Please contact Customer Service to take advantage of this discount.