The AIBC’s three administrative bylaw amendments put forward for electronic vote have received the requisite 2/3 approval from the institute’s voting members.
The approval rates and bylaw descriptions are:
- Bylaw 19.1 at 84.1%
Amendment of an existing bylaw to establish an appropriate quorum for AIBC annual meetings. - Bylaw 38.0 and 38.1 at 89.3%
Establishment of two bylaws to reinforce the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct as the core ‘standards’ document with respect to the conduct, discipline, standards and honour of the profession of architecture in British Columbia. - Multiple bylaws (CEO) at 82.7%
Amendment to 16 bylaws to change the former title of Executive Director to “Chief Executive Officer (CEO)” to modernize institute governance.
With an overall participation rate of 27%, voter turnout remained steady and is comparable with the spring 2015 bylaw e-vote.
Under the Architects Act, notice of bylaw changes must be sent to the provincial government within seven days of passage. This filing took place on December 11, 2015. The government has 45 days to consider whether to disallow the bylaws. Confirmation to members of final bylaw status will follow.
Our thanks goes out to all members and honorary members who participated in this important process.