General By-law of SkullSpace Winnipeg Inc. - Revision history

AMichael at 03:24, 18 January 2019

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AMichael at 18:52, 6 March 2018

2018-03-06T18:52:41Z

AMichael at 18:33, 6 March 2018

2018-03-06T18:33:33Z

AMichael at 18:25, 6 March 2018

2018-03-06T18:25:01Z

Takaji at 14:27, 4 October 2017

2017-10-04T14:27:51Z

Trdenton: /* Membership Meetings */

2017-03-22T05:12:02Z

‎Membership Meetings

Trdenton: /* Amendment to by-law */

2017-03-22T03:23:39Z

‎Amendment to by-law

Trdenton at 03:17, 22 March 2017

2017-03-22T03:17:20Z

Nateloaf: /* Membership in SkullSpace */

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‎Membership in SkullSpace

Nateloaf: /* Membership Meetings */

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‎Membership Meetings

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 {{Warning document}}
-Members of SkullSpace can get the hardcopy file from our Google Drive here: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EAUcf34nCo4cHiDgaLRYef3xfjaOzxrY By-Law_2018.odf]]
+Members of SkullSpace can get the canonical file from our Google Drive here: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EAUcf34nCo4cHiDgaLRYef3xfjaOzxrY By-Law_2018.odf]]
 Or you can read the PDF here: [[https://skullspace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SkullSpace_Bylaws_2018-02-27.pdf SkullSpace_By-laws_2018]]

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 {{Warning document}}
-You can get the hardcopy file here: [[https://skullspace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SkullSpace_Bylaws_2018-02-27.pdf SkullSpace_By-laws_2018]]
+Members of SkullSpace can get the hardcopy file from our Google Drive here: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EAUcf34nCo4cHiDgaLRYef3xfjaOzxrY By-Law_2018.odf]]
 =Glossary=

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 {{Warning document}}
-You can get the hardcopy file here: [[File:https://skullspace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SkullSpace_Bylaws_2018-02-27.pdf SkullSpace_By-laws_2018]]
+You can get the hardcopy file here: [[https://skullspace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SkullSpace_Bylaws_2018-02-27.pdf SkullSpace_By-laws_2018]]
 =Glossary=
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 '''Election of directors''' — The directors to be elected at a meeting of members are to be elected by secret ballot. But if, after providing an opportunity for members to be nominated, the members approve the closure of nominations and the number of candidates is no greater than the number of positions to be filled, the candidates are deemed to be elected and a secret ballot is not required.
-'''Filling vacancy''' — If a person ceases to be a director less than three months before the end of his or her term, the remaining directors may appoint another member to fill the vacancy for the balance of that term. If a person ceases to be a director more than three months before the end of his or her term, the vacancy is to be filled at a regular or special meeting of members to be held within one month after the vacancy arose.
+'''Filling vacancy''' —  If a person ceases to be a director less than three months before the end of his or her term, the remaining directors may appoint another member to fill the vacancy for the balance of that term. If a person ceases to be a director more than three months before the end of his or her term, the vacancy is to be filled by election at a special meeting of members to be held within one month after the vacancy arose. The election shall operate as described in the "Election of directors" section.
 '''Errors and omissions insurance''' — SkullSpace may purchase errors and omissions insurance (also known as "directors' and officers' liability insurance") for its directors and officers.
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 * If the board has established an application fee, a membership application must be accompanied by payment of the application fee.
 * Every membership application must be accompanied by a signed waiver and indemnity agreement in a form approved by the board and signed by the applicant.
-* A membership application must be given to a director. If the director is satisfied that the applicant was invited to apply for membership, and granting the membership would not exceed the maximum total membership set by the board for the use of the Hackerspace, the director must inform the existing members of the application subject to the board's approval.
+* A membership application must be delivered to a director. If the director is satisfied that the applicant was invited to apply for membership, and granting the membership would not exceed the maximum total membership set by the board for the use of the Hackerspace, the director must inform the existing members of the application subject to the board's approval.
 * An existing member may object to the granting of membership to an applicant by notifying a director of the objection, who must then inform the board of the objection.
-* If two or more members object to the granting of membership to an applicant, the board must not approve the application for membership.
+* If two or more members object to the granting of membership to an applicant, the board must reach a unanimous decision if they are to approve the application for membership.
 * For insurance, security and safety reasons, the board may conduct a background check and interview the applicant before deciding whether or not to approve the application.
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 * A right to receive notice of and to attend membership meetings, and to vote (1 vote per member) on matters put to a vote of the members, including the election of directors.
 * A right to subscribe for and receive SkullSpace membership communications.
-* The privilege of bringing one guest at a time to the Hackerspace (other than the workshop within the Hackerspace), as long as they assume responsibility for the conduct and actions of their guest.
+* The privilege of bringing guests to the Hackerspace in accordance with SkullSpace policies, on condition that they assume responsibility for the conduct and actions of their guests.
 '''Monthly membership fee''' — Every member must pay a monthly membership fee established by the board for access to the Hackerspace. The fee is payable, in advance, on the 15th of each month for access during the following month.
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 '''Other membership obligations''' —
-* Every member must subscribe to the SkullSpace announcements email list.
+* Every member will be subscribed to the SkullSpace announcements email list. A member may only unsubscribe from the list if he or she agrees that any notice sent thereafter to the announcements email list in accordance with this by-law is considered to have been delivered to him or her as well.
 * If the board considers a member or a member's guest to be responsible for any loss or damage for which a claim is made under SkullSpace's insurance policy, the member is liable to SkullSpace, upon demand by the board, for the deductible amount under the insurance policy.
 * Members must be excellent to one another.
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 * his or her membership is revoked by the board for cause, after giving the person an opportunity to respond to the board's proposal to revoke the membership.
-The board may also suspend a person's membership for cause. Such a membership may be reinstated upon application for reinstatement, which is to processed in the same manner as an application for membership (except that no application fee is payable by the applicant).
+The board may also suspend a person's membership for cause. Such a membership may be reinstated upon application for reinstatement, which is to be processed in the same manner as an application for membership (except that no application fee is payable by the applicant).
 Memberships will be automatically cancelled after three consecutive months of non-payment unless special arrangements have been made with the board.

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 {{Warning document}}
-You can get the hardcopy file here: [[File:Bylaws.doc]]
+You can get the hardcopy file here: [[File:https://skullspace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SkullSpace_Bylaws_2018-02-27.pdf SkullSpace_By-laws_2018]]
 =Glossary=

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 Notice of the meeting is to be posted in the Hackerspace and sent by email to members at least 21 days in advance of the meeting. The Notice must include the text of any special resolution to be put to a vote at the meeting.
-'''Regular monthly meetings''' — Regular monthly meetings - Regular meetings of the membership are to be held on a monthly basis to keep members involved in and informed about the operations of SkullSpace. Notice of the meeting is sufficiently given if the meeting is held in accordance with a schedule of meetings posted within the Hackerspace. If there is a change to the meeting date, time or venue, notice of the change is to be given to all members at least 48 hours before the meeting.
+'''Regular monthly meetings''' — Regular meetings of the membership are to be held on a monthly basis to keep members involved in and informed about the operations of SkullSpace. Notice of the meeting is sufficiently given if the meeting is held in accordance with a schedule of meetings posted within the Hackerspace. If there is a change to the meeting date, time or venue, notice of the change is to be given to all members at least 48 hours before the meeting.
 '''Special meetings''' — The board may at any time, and must if it requested by a quorum of the members, call a special meeting of members. Notice of the meeting must be given at least 21 days before the date of the meeting. The notice must include a description of the matters to be dealt with at the meeting, as well as the text of any special resolution to be considered at the meeting.

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 This by-law may be amended only by a special resolution of the members. Notice of the proposed by-law amendment (including the text of the amendment) must be given to members at least 21 days before the meeting at which the amendment is put to a vote. A motion to amend the proposed amendment may be considered and passed (by a 2/3 majority vote) at the same meeting if the motion deals only with the subject of the proposed amendment, and not with any other aspect of this by-law that is not the subject of the proposed amendment.
-Enacted as By-law of SkullSpace Winnipeg Inc. the 18th day of July, 2011. Last amended the 26th day of February, 2013.
+Enacted as By-law of SkullSpace Winnipeg Inc. the 18th day of July, 2011. Last amended the 21st day of March, 2017, to reflect 2016 AGM.
 [[Category:Legal]]
 [[Category:Required Reading]]
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	The board may also suspend a person's membership for cause. Such a membership may be reinstated upon application for reinstatement, which is to processed in the same manner as an application for membership (except that no application fee is payable by the applicant).		The board may also suspend a person's membership for cause. Such a membership may be reinstated upon application for reinstatement, which is to processed in the same manner as an application for membership (except that no application fee is payable by the applicant).
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		+	Memberships will be automatically cancelled after three consecutive months of non-payment unless special arrangements have been made with the board.

	When a person's membership is revoked or suspended, the person's rights of membership, including the person's right of access to the Hackerspace, is also suspended or revoked.		When a person's membership is revoked or suspended, the person's rights of membership, including the person's right of access to the Hackerspace, is also suspended or revoked.

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	'''Proxy''' — A member may attend and vote at any meeting of members by proxy, if the proxy is in writing, in a form approved by the board for this purpose, and signed by the member. A separate proxy is required for each meeting, and the proxy form must specify the meeting for which the proxy is granted. A member who has granted a proxy for a meeting may withdraw it by written notice to the board before the meeting begins, or by attending the meeting.		'''Proxy''' — A member may attend and vote at any meeting of members by proxy, if the proxy is in writing, in a form approved by the board for this purpose, and signed by the member. A separate proxy is required for each meeting, and the proxy form must specify the meeting for which the proxy is granted. A member who has granted a proxy for a meeting may withdraw it by written notice to the board before the meeting begins, or by attending the meeting.
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		+	'''Minutes''' — Detailed minutes from each meeting will be published after the conclusion of that meeting. These minutes will be reviewed and approved at the following meeting.

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