| Constitution | Generally doesn’t change; exception is when changing to a Charity – some wording needs to change | – needs approval at a General Meeting of the Society – AGM or SGM – Final approval by CRA (for charitable) |
| Bylaws | May require occasional updates due to government regulations and/or charity status | – needs approval at a General Meeting of the Society – AGM or SGM – Final approval by BC Societies Directorate |
| Policies | Set high-level direction for the organization | – can be changed by motion at any Board meeting |
| Procedures | Put in place by staff to fulfill the policies set out by the Board | – can be changed by staff any time if they are ‘not working’ or perceived improvements to meet strategic goals and policies set out by the Board |
I am currently working my way through old minutes to try and piece together all the policies that have been ‘approved’ at the Board level and moving these policies into a PoP (Policies & Procedures) manual. As I undertake this process, policies will be numbered and organized into the manual.
