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To MCEC Delegates,

Executive Council has worked at updating MCEC Bylaws and is bringing these to you for your ratification.

Two versions of the updated bylaws are available for your review:

1. A “red-line version” tracks all the changes with the previous version,
2. A “clean version”      only shows the updated text.

The changes fall into two categories.

• The first set of changes are updates of language, terminology, and general corrections.
• The second set of changes relate to the number of terms that Executive Council members are eligible to serve from the current 2 three-year terms to a new maximum of 3 three-year terms.

This proposed change to the number of terms is rooted in the responsibility of Executive Council to provide good and wise governance to MCEC. Allowing up to 3 three-year terms would give council members the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of MCEC's vision, purpose and complexity, while building the organizational memory and institutional knowledge that strengthens governance. Greater continuity of service would also allow members more time to contribute to longer-term initiatives, take on officer roles, and support organizational stability.

In February 2026 these proposed changes were communicated to the MCEC Constituency via “MCEC Connect” (weekly email) and feedback was sought. Following this, Executive Council passed a motion to bring these changes to you, the delegates, for ratification.

Thank you for your consideration of these changes and your continued support of MCEC.

Ben Cassels
MCEC Moderator
moderator@mcec.ca