Policy - Termination of membership By-Law Home

The Board of Directors will have full authority and discretion to suspend or expel any member for the violation of the by-laws or any rules and regulations duly adopted by the Board of Directors of Scots of Canada or by reason of any conduct deemed by Scots of Canada to be prejudicial to its best interest.   

In terms of this policy,  every member is responsible and answerable for the behaviour and actions of:

• For Organizational Members, the members of their organization who are participating, explicitly or implicitly, in a relationship with Scots of Canada. 
• For Household Members, the members of their household who are participating, explicitly or implicitly, in a relationship with Scots of Canada

Per the by-law:

a. All memberships in the corporation cease to exist when the corporation is liquidated and dissolved under the Act.

b. The membership in the corporation for Organization Members is terminated when:
     i. the member ceases to exist or resigns;
     ii. the member is expelled or their membership is otherwise terminated in accordance with the articles or By-Laws.

c. The membership in the corporation for Household Members is terminated when:
     i. the member ceases to exist or resigns;
     ii. the member is unable or unwilling to designate a Household Representative after  6 weeks.
     ii. the member has not been able to be contacted for 3 months as prescribed by the Board.
     iv. the member is expelled or their membership is otherwise terminated in accordance with the articles or By-Laws.

d. Subject to the articles, upon any termination of membership, the rights of the member, including any rights in the property of the corporation (which must immediately be returned to the corporation), automatically cease to exist.

Effective Date. This policy is effective as of May 2, 2025 and supersedes any prior policies regarding Termination of membership.

Revision. (YY/##). 2501