At its online meeting on January 26, 2026, Equity Council approved amendments to the Bylaws regarding member resignations and the Association’s fiscal year.
Resignation
Bylaw 51 has been amended to transfer approval of member resignations — previously the purview of Council — to Equity’s Executive Director and Association staff. Staff administration of member resignations is a common practice in most other professional associations, as it allows such requests to be handled more efficiently for both staff and resigning members.
As a result of these changes, the language in Bylaws 51 and 52 was streamlined and combined, and Bylaw 53 has been repealed.
Fiscal Year
Bylaw 35 was amended to move Equity’s fiscal year-end from March 31 to June 30 – which now aligns with the term for most of Equity’s major agreements. As these agreements and members’ work under them form the basis for much of Equity’s reporting, this alignment will provide more accurate information on Association’s activities.
A number of subsequent changes will result from the new fiscal year, including:
- Scheduling the National Annual General Meeting in February, beginning in 2027
- Moving the timing of Equity’s audit and approval the Association’s financial statements
- Aligning the Council work plan with the revised fiscal year
- Revising the delivery schedule for most of the Executive Director’s reporting to Council
Equity’s Council encourages all members to be familiar with the rules that govern membership in our Association.