The BCMF Membership and Board Oversight Committee (the “Committee”) is established pursuant to Parts 3, 6, and 9 of the by-laws of BCMF (the “Bylaws”). The Committee considers all matters in relation to membership, as well as resolves disputes pursuant to section 9.2 of the bylaws.
Pursuant to section 7.10 of the Bylaws, BCMF may adopt new policies for its Committees. The BCMF Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted the following, in respect to the Committee:

• The Membership and Board Oversight Committee will be composed of no less than two members who do not actively sit on the Board
• If a matter pursuant to section 9.2 of the Bylaws arise, and that matter directly involves a Board member, then that Board member will recuse themselves from hearing that matter and abstain from voting on it

The Committee and BCMF Membership

The Committee oversees and adjudicates the whole of the membership process and has the final say on all matters of membership in the BCMF. The Committee includes the BCMF Membership Coordinator, the BCMF Director of Research, and at least three other BCMF members who are appointed by the Board. Twice per month the BCMF Membership Coordinator and the BCMF Director of Research meet to review all applications received by BCMF. Once per month the full Committee meets and reviews any applications that the BCMF Membership Coordinator and the BCMF Director of Research have flagged for special consideration.

The Committee functions with a consensus agenda and makes informed and measured decisions on applications. The consensus agenda allows BCMF to ensure that the membership reflects their values and enables them to protect the integrity of their community. More specifically, the Committee’s role in BCMF membership approval is subject to the Internal Approval Process, as referenced in section 3.2 of the Bylaws.

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