INNOVATION July-August 2018

UPDATE ON PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES LIFE, HONORARY AND NON-PRACTISING MEMBER BYLAWS Council is proposing amendments to four bylaws that govern Life Membership, honorary membership, and the use of the Non-Practising title. The proposed amendments to these four bylaws will ensure that the association: • rescinds bylaw elements that contravene the BC Human Rights Code; • better meet public expectations by clearly indicating if a member does not have practice rights; • clarifies obligations for non-practising members; and • separates honorary recognition from the granting of practice rights. PROGRESS TO DATE Engineers and Geoscientists BC staff presented the results of the consultation on the proposed bylaw amendments to Council in April. Council reviewed the feedback provided by members and made the following adjustments to the proposed amendments to Bylaw 10 (c): Non-practising member: • Non-practising members will have the opportunity to select one of two restricted titles: P.Eng. (Non-Practising) or P.Eng. Members and licensees who wish to submit motions are encouraged to do so by September 20, to allow publication of motions in advance of the AGM. The advance publication of motions allows members to inform themselves about a given motion before it is discussed at the AGM, and enables members to decide whether they have enough information to immediately consider the topic being raised in a motion. Advanced submission also allows the association to address procedural issues with the proposed motions’ movers before the motion is presented at the AGM. This year, an enhanced process will enable members to use an online form to submit motions, and to learn more about how motions are assessed by Council if they are passed by the assembly at the AGM. To submit a motion in advance, complete the Proposed AGM Motion Form by 5:00 PM, September 20, 2018. SUBMI TT ING MOT IONS AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING Members and licensees of Engineers and Geoscientists BC can bring forward motions for Council’s consideration during the annual general meeting (AGM) . on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, in Vancouver, BC. For more information, visit egbc.ca/agm.

(Retired) for 50% of the full fee (pending ratification of the bylaws). Throughout consultation, it was evident that there is confusion among members as to what constitutes "Non- Practising" status. To ensure clarity and to understand what perceptions or circumstances might deter a member from electing this restricted title, staff held a second set of focus groups in early June to gauge member insights on this specific bylaw. Upon receiving the results, we will provide more details and guidelines to address any concerns or questions. NEXT STEPS The association will present the amendments to the proposed bylaws to members for ratification via electronic voting, along with the Council election, on September 5. Amendments to Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s bylaws require at least two- thirds (66.67%) support by voting members in order to pass. LEARN MORE For more details on the consultation results, the bylaws and for full text of the proposed amendments, visit egbc.ca/Life-Member-Bylaw-Consultation . The form and instructions can be found at egbc.ca/agm . Motions may be proposed by professional members (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) or licensees (Eng.L. or Geo.L.). A motion’s mover and seconder must both be present at the AGM to introduce their motion. Members and licensees may also submit motions from the floor at the AGM. All motions must be received prior to the deadline approved by the assembly— usually 10:00 AM on the day of the AGM. The AGM will take place

ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AGM

OCTOBER 18–20, 2018 VANCOUVER, BC

TheEngineersandGeoscientistsBC conferencebrings togetherengineers,geoscientists, technologists, faculty, students,government representativesandothermembersof the community.

At the conference you can:

• Choose fromover40professionaldevelopment sessions ina varietyof topicareas • Expand yourprofessionalnetworkat theexhibitorwineandbeer receptionandThursday evening socialevent • Recognizeoutstandingmembersat theprestigiousPresident’sAwardsGala • Visitover40 industry suppliersat theExhibitorTradeshow • Listen to keynote speakersNikolasBadminton futurist,author,and researcherandMichael “Pinball”ClemonsCanadianFootballHall-of-Famer

Register for the conference todayand takeadvantageofearlypricinguntilSeptember6,2018.

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