Bylaw Changes – RTAM Board The Bylaws were reviewed by the Executive Committee with support from RTAM Member Dorothy Young. The Board of Directors reviewed the recommendations and is proposing the following three changes.
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4.02 Annual Membership Fees b) The membership fees referred to in Article 4.02 (a) shall be presented to the Membership for information and approval at the AGM of members. Rationale Recommendation to replace “discussion” with “approval” to affirm Member responsibility to set membership rates.
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5.02 Motion to Overrule Notwithstanding Article 4.01, and subject to the Act, the Board may overrule any resolutions passed at the Annual General meeting provided that the motion to overrule passes by a twothirds (2/3) majority of Directors present at the Board meeting when the decision is made. This article is to be used with discretion, and is intended for use where the resolution passed creates conflict with RTAM’s Governing Documents, would be contrary to legislation, is illegal, or would create a serious risk of harm to the continuation and stability of the Corporation. Rationale Recommending the addition of the highlighted phrase for clarification.
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12.03 In Camera Meetings b) Minutes of an in camera meeting will be placed in a sealed file. Motions passed in camera may be published in the subsequent minutes of a regular meeting. Rationale Section b) is an addition to clarify how in camera meetings, and motions made in camera, are to be documented.