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Recordkeeping - Faqs
What kind of records does a non-profit have to keep about its directors?
Recordkeeping - FaqsWhat kind of records does a non-profit have to keep about its directors?
The Societies Act requires a non-profit to keep a register of the names of its directors along with a piece of contact information provided by them. The non-profit must also have proof of their consent to act as directors, the date they were elected/appointed, and the date they stopped holding office.
Societies Act - Fact sheetsDirectors
This Fact Sheet provides information about being a director of a non-profit in British Columbia. Definition A director of a non-p
Recordkeeping - Fact sheetsKeeping Official Records
This Fact Sheet provides information about the legal rules non-profits must follow for keeping official records. The Societies Act requires all BC non-profits keep what are called “official records” and to make some or all these re
Recordkeeping - Fact sheetsDirector Records
This Fact Sheet provides information about the legal rules non-profits must follow for keeping official records about its directors. Non-profits must keep and store certain official records about its directors. Section 20 of the Societie
Recordkeeping - Fact sheetsMember Records
This Fact Sheet provides information about the legal rules non-profits must follow for keeping official records about its members. Non-profits must keep and store certain official records about its members. Section 20 of the Societies Ac
Recordkeeping - Fact sheetsMember Meeting Records
This Fact Sheet provides information about the legal rules non-profits must follow for keeping official records about its member meetings. Non-profits must keep and store certain official records about its general member meetings. Sectio
Recordkeeping - Faqs
What are official records?
Recordkeeping - FaqsWhat are official records?
Official records are those a non-profit must keep, either in digital or paper format, under sections 20(1) and 20(2) of the Societies Act. These are records about governance, members, directors, and finances of the non-profit. For example, non-profits are required to keep governance documents such as its certificate of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws.