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Tom - With respect I have just finished incorporating an NFP and we were
told by the lawyers

a) In Ontario NFP's CAN"T have proxies
and
b) If they were allowed it would have to be specifically stated in the By
Laws including some guidance on "who" could handle the proxy and "how" it
would be available to the Chair for use in determining a vote outcome.



>Dennis Miller <dennis.miller@home.com> wrote:
>
>>I really don't want to do battle but if we're quoting, it
>>shouldn't be out of context.
>
>I don't agree that it was out of context.  Plain and simple,
>there is NO PROHIBITION in the CIPS constitution and AFAIK
>none in the act under which CIPS was incorporated.   Ergo,
>I, a paying member  have the right to designate whomever I
>chose to vote for me (proxy).  Right?
>
>If the Board feels they should adopt the guidelines
>recommended by RObert's or an Act, then let them raise the
>issue in a constitutional manner and vote accordingly.  That
>is appropriate due process, wouldn't you say?
>
>Or are we subject to more on-the-fly rules??
>
>Tom
>
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