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B-4 BY-LAW 17 - COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Sponsor: Ontario Regional Council | Disposition:  Defeated

Whereas PIPSC has a standing By-Laws and Policies Committee; and

Whereas it is more cost effective to use the By-Laws and Policies Committee versus external legal; and

Whereas the By-Laws and Policies Committee are trained in matters of interpretation;

Be it resolved that where assistance is required in matters of interpretation of PIPSC bylaws and policies, the matters be referred first to the By-Laws and Policies Committee; and

Be it further resolved that new By-Law 17.2.2.1 be enacted as follows:

17.2.2.1 Interpretation of Institute By-laws, Regulations and Policies (NEW) - When the Board of Directors requires assistance in interpreting Institute By-laws, Regulations and Policies, the matters shall be referred first to the By-Laws and Policies Committee.

Resolutions Sub-Committee Comment:  The proposed resolution limits the Board's authority to interpret by-laws as set out in By-Law 15.2.2. To discharge its obligation to reach reasonable decisions, the flexibility to use whatever resources available to reach an interpretation is necessary for the Board. This is comprised of a variety of expertise and levels of experience and includes the BLPC as an important resource.

Published on 2 October 2018