Proposed 2018 Changes to the Ontario Chapter Bylaws
The Executive of the Ontario Chapter of The Wildlife Society has proposed some amendments to the Ontario Chapter bylaws. After holding a digital vote for bylaw amendments, we received the support necessary to change the bylaws and have submitted our proposed revisions as approved by the membership to the parent society.
The Executive of the Ontario Chapter of The Wildlife Society has proposed some amendments to the Ontario Chapter bylaws. After holding a digital vote for bylaw amendments, we received the support necessary to change the bylaws and have submitted our proposed revisions as approved by the membership to the parent society.
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Brief History
- Ontario Chapter bylaws first organized June 15 2009;
- Changes to the bylaws require a 2/3 vote by the membership.
Proposed Changes to 2009 Bylaws
- Divides the secretary and treasurer roles into two positions and provides a description of the responsibilities for each;
- Reduces the term of office for President, Past-President and President-Elect to a single year from two years;
- Implements the ability for chapter members to vote online in chapter elections;
- Allows any Ontario Chapter Member to vote in elections;
- Adds the Awards Committee as a standing committee;
- Adds sections on Dissolution of the Chapter under Article IX.