Policies & Bylaws

FAVA is a not-for-profit charitable society

FAVA Policies

What are Policies?

A set of policies are principles, rules, and guidelines formulated or adopted by an organization to reach its long-term goals and typically published in a booklet or other form that is widely accessible. Policies and procedures are designed to influence and determine all major decisions and actions, and all activities take place within the boundaries set by them. Procedures are the specific methods employed to express policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organization. Together, policies and procedures ensure that a point of view held by the governing body of an organization is translated into steps that result in an outcome compatible with that view.

Online Resources

Documents:

Roles and Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Boards (The Board Development Program, part of Alberta Culture and Tourism – 2009)

Links:

Service Alberta Societies
Service Alberta Forms

List of Policies

FAVA Bylaws

What are Bylaws?

Bylaws are the written rules by which an organization is governed. They set forth the structure of the board and the organization. They determine the rights of participants and they determine the procedures by which rights can be exercised. In other words, bylaws guide the board in conducting business. Carefully crafted bylaws and adherence to them can help ensure the fairness of board decisions and provide protection against legal challenges.

It’s important to note that bylaws are in fact legal documents.

Current Bylaws as of 2016

FAVA By-Law-2016

2021 AGM Minutes

FAVA Minutes AGM 2021

Online Resources

Documents:

Drafting and Revising Bylaws for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Alberta (Workbook provided by Volunteer Alberta)
Societies Act (Province of Alberta – Current as of June 17, 2021)

Links:

Service Alberta Societies
Service Alberta Forms