Subject: BC Society Act Review by BC Ministry of Finance - deadline for comments April 1, 2010

To all organizations in BC incorporated as a society under the BC Society Act:

The BC Ministry of Finance has initiated a review of the BC Society Act.

The deadline for comments for this first phase of the review is April 1, 2010.

Here's the BC Ministry of Finance link: http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/society_act_review.htm.

The link contains information on the review and how to submit your comments to the Ministry. (Please do not send your comments to me)

The stated purpose of the review from the Ministry's webpage is to identify and address any legislative obstacles that may prevent societies from functioning fully and efficiently, and ensure that the public interest is being protected. The Ministry is seeking input on any problems, gaps, inconsistencies or ambiguities in the Society Act and any reforms societies would like considered.

The Ministry is encouraging people to forward this information to their colleagues.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your networks.