Bylaws and Branch Management
The information and resources in this section assists Branches and Members with Legion Bylaws and Branch management. For questions or additional assistance, please contact your Provincial Command.
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Latest Update: (27 November 2021)
GENERAL BY-LAWS
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting closures of branches and the need to self-isolate the following temporary changes to the General By-Laws (GBLs) have been approved by DEC:
Article 129 – Fund Raising
Section 129 of the GBLs is rescinded in its entirely effective immediately and until further notice.
Article 308.d. - Complaint Hearing Timelines
Update: On 27 November 2021 the Dominion Executive Council, based on the current situation related to the Covid 19 pandemic, has reinstated the GBLs Article III process in its entirety starting 4 January 2022. Read more
Article 6 - Branch Elections
Branch elections are often held in the spring, with the new executive taking office in early summer. Branch closures have impacted the branch election process. As a result Branch elections and transitions to a new executive, and branch by-laws / regulations pertaining to branch elections, are suspended pending a return to normal branch operations.
Update: DEC Decision, 12 Aug 20: The authority for holding Branch elections is now delegated to Provincial Commands / International Zones effective immediately.