OPERATIONS MANUAL - BCLA

CLA Operations Manual
Association through insufficiency or deficiency of any security or title to any
property in or upon which any of the moneys of or belonging to the
Association shall be placed or invested, or for any loss or damage arising
from the bankruptcy, insolvency or tortious act of any person, firm or
association with whom or which any moneys, securities, or effects shall be
lodged or deposited or for any other loss, damage or misfortune whatever
which may happen in the execution or supposed execution of the duties of his
respective office or trust or in relation thereto unless the same shall happen,
by or through his own willful act or his own willful default.
2.13.3. The Association shall procure such liability insurance as from time to time
may be required or as directed by Executive Committee.
2.14. BYLAW 14 - CORPORATE SECRETARY
2.14.1. The CLA General Manager shall be charged with the duties of the Corporate
Secretary and shall perform such duties as are required by the Canada
Associations Act, other government agencies, and the Association through
the Letters Patent, Bylaws and Regulations. If required, third party
consultants and legal counsel can be contracted by the Association to aid the
CLA General Manager if the President so approves.
2.15. BYLAW 15 - CORPORATE SEAL
2.15.1. The seal, an impression whereof is stamped in the margin hereof, shall be the
seal of the Association. It shall remain in the custody of the CLA General
Manager at the Head Office.
2.16. BYLAW 16 - EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
2.16.1. Contracts, documents or any instruments in writing requiring the signature of
the Association shall be signed by the President or a Vice President together
with the CLA General Manager; and all contracts, documents and instruments
in writing so signed shall be binding on the Association without any further
authorization or formality. In addition, the Board of Directors shall have the
power, from time to time, by resolution, to appoint any two (2) Members or
any person or persons on behalf of the Association either to sign specific
contracts, documents and instruments in writing.
2.16.2. The seal of the Association may, when required, be affixed to contracts,
documents and instruments in writing signed as aforesaid or by any Director,
person or person appointed as aforesaid by resolution of the Board of
Directors.
2.16.3. The term "contract, documents and instruments in writing" as used herein
shall include deeds, mortgages, hypothecs, charges, conveyances, transfers
and assignments of property real or personal, immovable or movable,
agreements, releases, receipts and discharges for the payment of money or
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