In March we shared proposed bylaw changes and asked for your comments. Thank you to everyone who took the time to review and share their thoughts. Your input is important to us!
Your feedback about the draft changes
Overall, the feedback we received was very positive and supported the changes. However, we heard there was some wording that could be made clearer. To address this, we made minor grammar and wording changes to improve clarity.
Changes approved
Council reviewed all feedback and the revised draft and approved the Bylaw changes, effective June 20, 2026.
What has changed?
Key changes include:
- greater independence between Council and the process used to appoint regulated council members
- clearer term limits for Council member and Council officer roles
- clearer authority and processes for committee appointments
- clearer roles, authority, and decision-making accountability for recognizing equivalent jurisdictions
Several other wording changes to improve clarity, consistency, and readability. They don’t change governance structure, authority, or intent.
Why did we make these changes?
Creating greater independence between Council and the process used to appoint regulated council members ensures that current Council members are not as directly involved in selecting who joins Council. It allows for more objective selection, avoids perceived conflicts of interest, and reinforces that Council serves the public interest.
Clarifying term limits and authority for committee appointments supports transparency and effective governance.
Clarifying roles, authority and accountability for recognizing equivalent jurisdictions reinforces Council’s responsibility within our program approval framework.
Overall, the changes reflect Council’s commitment to responsible stewardship and advance Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan: Optimizing Governance Effectiveness and Strategic Focus. This work demonstrates accountability and innovation by strengthening foundational governance systems.
