ONLINE MEETING: How to Help Clients Conduct Effective and Efficient Meetings
This meeting is being hosted by the Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Section.
| Speakers: |
Michael Blatchford, Partner at Miller Thomson LLP and Registered Parliamentarian |
| Time: |
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (PT) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Synopsis
Meeting irregularities and inefficiencies are a common source of discontent in non-profit organizations and have the potential to create disputes within organizations when important decisions are made on the Board and Member level.
Whether you are advising clients on these issues or serving as a board member or chair of organizational meetings, this presentation led by Michael Blatchford, provides a primer on parliamentary procedure to enable you to address common procedural questions relating to meetings and to help mitigate risk of internal organizational disputes related to the conduct of meetings.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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Disclaimer
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