Elva Taylor moved that amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18 and 19 be accepted as proposed.

(Note: These numbered amendments can be found in their entirety as an attachment to the 1991 Special General Meeting minutes)

Sandi Smith moved that Article F, Section 1, 1.2 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The newly elected President shall assume office within 30 days following the elections."

Elva Taylor moved that Article F, Section 2, 2.1 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The Past President shall assume office within 30 days following the election of a new President."

Sandi Smith moved that Article F, Section 3, 3.2 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The newly elected First Vice-President shall assume office within 30 days following the elections."

Sandi Smith moved that Article F, Section 4, 4.2 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The newly elected Second Vice-President shall assume office within 30 days following the elections."

Sandi Smith moved that Article F, Section 5, 5.2 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The newly elected Secretary shall assume office within 30 days following the elections."

Sally Ford moved that Article F, Section 6, 6.2 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The newly elected Treasurer shall assume office within 30 days following the elections."

Sandi Smith moved that Article F, Section 7, 7.2 of the CBTF Bylaws be changed to read:

"The newly elected Technical Chairman shall assume office within 30 days following the elections."

Bev Latrace moved that the minutes of the Special General Meeting held July 4, 1991 be accepted with the following amendment. On page 2 of the document, number 11 should read:

"Article F, Section 2
Change Section 2.1 to read: "the Past President shall assume office within 30 days following the election of a new President.

Sandi Smith moved that the following articles from the CBTF Bylaws be deleted:

Section 9 - "Discipline"
Section 10 - "Disenfranchisement and Reinstatement"

and to be replaced by the proposed

Section 9 - "Grievances"
Section 10 - "Discipline" and
Section 11 - "Disenfranchisement and Reinstatement".

Karen Gratton moved to accept the following Bylaw Amendments:

Section XI.K - Reinstatement of Officers
Board of Directors members who resign during their term of office and later wish to be reinstated, may be reinstated by submitting a written request to the Board of Directors. Written approval must be received from three-quarters of the members of the Board of Directors provided an appointment to that position has not already been made.

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved that Article D, Section 12, Item 12 "Citizenship" of the CBTF Constitution and Bylaws be amended to read as follows:

12.1 Canadian Citizen shall refer to a person who was born in Canada or to a person who has been granted Canadian Citizenship by the Government of Canada.

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved that the proposed by-law amendment regarding the adoption of a process to alternate the elections for the National Executive positions be accepted as presented.

CLARIFICATION: Odd-numbered years - President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary
Even-numbered years - 1st Vice President, Treasurer, Tech Chair

Loranne Meek moved that the following statement be added to CBTF By-Law Article E, Section 3 Election and Appointment as follows:

3.5 The aforementioned Officers shall be elected using an alternating-year process as follows:

• Odd-numbered years - President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary
• Even-numbered years - 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Tech Chair

Jeff Johnson moved the Board direct the committee that is reviewing the Constitution and Bylaws, Policy/Procedures updates to also include a review of roles and responsibilities and duties of all Board of Directors and Technical Committee positions.

DIRECTIVE: The Committee is asked to consult current and past holders of the offices being reviewed for their input.

Lisa Wilde moved that the following people be appointed to the committee to update the Bylaws & Policy Manual (ref item 1,pg 34):

Joanne Moser (Chair)
Gail Ashcroft
Karen Gratton
Sylvia Kernohan
Sandi Watt
Jeff Johnson (ex-officio)

Joanne Moser moved to approve the WBTF mandated changes to the Charter by adding to Article A, sections 3.2 and 3.3 which shall read as follows:

3.2 The CBTF is a member of the WBTF. Members of the WBTF agree to and accept the principles of the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Code and its International Standards as well as the World DanceSport Federation (hereinafter referred to as "WDSF") Statutes and WDSF Anti-Doping Code and related procedures as a condition of membership, requiring all athletes, athlete support personnel and other officials within their jurisdiction to recognize and be bound by these rules and procedures, and to abide by the decisions and instructions of the WDSF Anti-Doping officials.

3.3 Members of the WBTF accept and recognize the authority of the WDSF Anti-Doping Commission and the WDSF Anti-Doping Director. The WDSF Anti-Doping Commission and the WDSF Anti-Doping Director are appointed by the WDSF Presidium. It is a condition of membership in WBTF that the WDSF Anti-Doping Code and all related procedures are accepted by all WBTF members and that all athletes, athlete support personnel and all other officials in WBTF are bound by these rules and procedures.

(NOTE: This constitutional bylaw change was NOT approved by Industry Canada)

Joanne Moser moved to accept the housekeeping changes to the By-Laws which shall read as follows:

1. Article C, section 4.4

The section says: ...Secretary of the Treasurer... It should be corrected to ...Secretary or the Treasurer...

2. Article D, section 3.3

Indicates forms of individual members, if we include an Instructor category, then this needs to be added: D) coaches/instructors

3. Article D, section 4.5 lists the provinces and territories

We need to add: Nunavut Territories

4. (Article G 1.2 prohibits power of attorney or proxy voting)

5. Article G, section 4 addressed telephone conference call meetings.

It requires that the President contact each person by telephone to advise them of the meeting. It is proposed that this mechanism be changed from: "verbally via telephone call" to "directly by electronic means with confirmation receipt".

(NOTE: This constitutional bylaw change was approved by Industry Canada)

Joanne Moser moved to accept the change to Article F, by adding Section 11.1 A) of the By-Laws to read as follows:

11.1 A) In the event the Provincial Chairperson/President cannot represent his or her Provincial Association at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation, or at any other meeting as required, then a Board Member of that Provincial Association, appointed by Provincial Board motion, a certified copy of which shall be provided to CBTF in advance of any such meeting, shall be entitled to represent that Provincial Association at that meeting. Such representative shall, notwithstanding Article G 1.2, have the right to vote at such meeting.

(NOTE: This constitutional bylaw change was approved by Industry Canada)

Joanne Moser moved that we amend the CBTF by-laws to add Article M, with wording as follows:

The CBTF is a member of the WBTF. Members of the WBTF agree to and accept the principles of the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Code and its International Standards as well as the World DanceSport Federation (hereinafter referred to as "WDSF") Statutes and WDSF Anti-Doping Code and related procedures as a condition of membership, requiring all athletes, athlete support personnel and other officials within their jurisdiction to recognize and be bound by these rules and procedures, and to abide the decisions and instructions of the WDSF Anti-Doping officials. Members of the WBTF accept and recognize the authority of the WDSF Anti-Doping Commission and the WDSF Anti-Doping Director. The WDSF Anti-Doping Commission and the WDSF Anti-Doping Director are appointed by the WDSF Presidium. It is a condition of membership in WBTF that the WDSF Anti-Doping Code and all related procedures are accepted by all WBTF members and that all athletes, athlete support personnel and all other officials in WBTF are bound by these rules and procedures.

(NOTE: This constitutional bylaw change was approved by Industry Canada)

Edie moved to accept the Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting held on September 7, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario with one amendment:

Re: Article E.1 – Motion #5

• It was noted that the Grievance Policy is a policy so it is to be removed from the Bylaws and only to be included in the CBTF Policy Manual.

Jeff moved to remove Article M of the CBTF Bylaws and replace it with the following revision:

“The CBTF is a member of the WBTF. Members of the WBTF agree to and accept the principles of the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”) and World Anti-Doping Code and its International Standards and related procedures as a condition of membership. Members of the WBTF, including all athletes, athlete support personnel and other officials within their jurisdiction, accept and recognize the authority of the IOC. It is a condition of membership in WBTF that all related procedures are accepted by all WBTF members and that all athletes, athlete support personnel and all other officials in WBTF are bound by these rules and procedures.”

Effective: Immediately