HCA Membership Policy

4.1 Classes of Members

There shall be the following three categories of Members:

(a) Resident Member

A Resident  Member is any individual, 16 years or older, whose current primary residence is within the Heritage Neighbourhood, and who makes a donation of minimum $5 within the 12 months preceding the annual Meeting of Members.

(b) Non-Resident Member

A Non-Resident Member is any individual, 16 years or older, whose current primary residence is outside of the Heritage Neighbourhood, and who makes a donation of minimum $20 within the 12 months preceding the annual Meeting of Members.

(c) Honorary Member

An Honorary Member is an individual recognized by the Board for their extraordinary support of the organization.  The designation of an Honorary Member will be determined by the Board and the length of the membership term will be at the discretion of the Board.

 

4.2  Members’ Rights and Privileges

(a) Rights and Privileges of all Members are as follows:

(i) to receive notice of the annual Meeting of Members;
(ii) to attend the annual Meeting of Members;
(iii) to run for election to the Board of Directors, in keeping with residency composition criteria of the Board in section 6.2(g).

(b) Only Resident Members shall have the following additional right and privilege:

(i) to vote at the annual Meeting of Members.

(c) Unless otherwise communicated, all memberships are valid for one year from the date of acquisition.

Approved June 22, 2020