Boxing Ontario General Bylaws

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

2.1 Categories – The Corporation has one category of Member which shall include:

a) each boxing club that has a minimum of one (1) Registrants (one (1) of whom who has received certification as a coach according to the rules of Boxing Canada) that has applied to be and has been admitted as a member of the Corporation, and that has agreed to abide by the Corporation’s By laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
b) each individual official in each region (“Regional Officials”); and
c) each individual elected or appointed as a Director of the Corporation

Authority of Members

2.2 Membership Authority – Members will have power:
a) To appoint the auditor or person appointed to conduct a review engagement of the Corporation;
b) To elect Directors; and
c) As provided in the Act and in these By-laws

Admission and Renewal of Members

Admission of Members – Any candidate club will be admitted as a Member or renewed as a Member if:
a) The candidate club makes an application for membership in a manner prescribed by the Corporation;
b) The candidate club was at any time previously a Member, the candidate club was a Member in good standing at the time of ceasing to be a Member;
c) The candidate club has paid dues as prescribed by the Board;
d) The candidate club agrees to uphold and comply with the Corporation’s governing documents;
e) The candidate club meets any other condition of membership determined by the Board;
f) The candidate club has met the applicable definition listed in Section 2.1(a); and
g) The candidate club has been approved by the Board or by any committee or individual delegated this authority by the Board.

2.3 Admission of Directors as Members – Any individual who becomes a Director of the Corporation will automatically be deemed to be a member for as long as that individual holds office as a Director.

Membership Dues and Duration

2.4 Year – Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the membership year of the Corporation will be January 1st to December 31st.

2.5 Dues – Membership dues will be determined annually by the Board.

2.6 Duration – Membership duration is accorded on an annual basis and Members will re-apply for membership annually.

2.7 Deadline –If Membership dues are not paid within thirty (30) days of the Membership renewal date or notice of default, the Member in default will automatically cease to be a Member of the Corporation.

Transfer, Suspension, and Termination of Membership

2.8 Transfer – Membership in the Corporation is non-transferable.

2.9 Suspension – A Member may be suspended by Ordinary Resolution of the Board at a meeting of the Board provided the Member has been given notice of and the opportunity to be heard at such meeting. Subject to the preceding sentence, suspension of a Member may be as a result of a recommendation arising out of a discipline hearing conducted in accordance with the Corporation’s policies related to discipline or as a result of any other matter considered by the Board.

2.10 Termination – Membership in the Corporation will terminate immediately upon:
a) In the case of a Member, the expiration of the Member’s annual membership, unless renewed in accordance with these By-laws;
b) The Member fails to maintain any of the qualifications or conditions of membership described in Article II;
c) Resignation by the Member by giving written notice to the Corporation;
d) Dissolution of the Corporation;
e) A decision made by a disciplinary panel in accordance with the Corporation’s policies related to discipline;
f) In the case of a Member, the Member is expelled pursuant to these By-Laws;
g) In the case of a Member, the Member’s dissolution; or
h) By Ordinary Resolution of the Board, or by Ordinary Resolution of the Members at a duly called meeting, provided fifteen (15) days notice is given and the Member is provided with reasons and the opportunity to be heard. Notice will set out the reasons for termination of membership and the Member receiving the notice will be entitled to submit a written submission opposing the termination.

2.11 May Not Resign – A Member may not resign from the Corporation when the Member is subject to disciplinary investigation or action by the Corporation.

2.12 Discipline – A Member may be disciplined in accordance with the Corporation’s policies related to discipline.

2.13 Arrears – The Board may suspend or expel a Member from the Corporation for failing to pay membership dues or monies owed to the Corporation by the deadline dates prescribed by the Board. Any dues or other monies owed to the Corporation by suspended or expelled Members will remain due.

2.14 Dues Payable – Any dues or other monies owed to the Corporation by suspended or expelled Members will remain due additionally an annual interest rate shall be applied of five percent (5%)

Good Standing – Member

2.15 Definition – A Member will be in good standing provided that the Member:
a) Has not ceased to be a Member;
b) Has not been suspended from membership, or had other membership restrictions or sanctions imposed;
c) Has completed and remitted all documents as required by the Corporation;
d) Has complied with the By-laws, policies, and rules of the Corporation;
e) Is not subject to a disciplinary investigation or action by the Corporation, or if subject to disciplinary action previously, has fulfilled all terms and conditions of such disciplinary action to the satisfaction of the Board; and
f) Has paid all required membership dues.

2.16 Cease to be in Good Standing – A Member that ceases to be in good standing, as determined by the Board or by a disciplinary panel in accordance with the Corporation’s policies related to discipline, will not be entitled to vote at meetings of the Members or be entitled to the benefits and privileges of membership (including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, coverage under any Corporation-related insurance policy under which such Member may have been entitled to coverage) until such time as the Board is satisfied that the Member has met the requirements of good standing.