By-laws, Finance, Insurance and Strategic and Tractical Plan

By-laws, Regulations and Policies

• By-laws of our Corporation and not in Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
• Board Regulations
  • note 2.1 Member obligations
• Policies - guidelines for all levels of the Organization
  • Important points to note
  • The limit the accumulation of cash resources 1.1
  • Policy re donations by Squadrons 1.3
  • Privacy policy 3.3
• Manual Templates:
  • District Policy Manual
    
  • Squadron Policy 
    
• Officer Guiding Values
  • Respect each other while welcoming differing opinions
  • Be organized, come prepared, participate, and follow through on commitments in a timely manner
  • Support and champion Board decisions
  • Be accountable to all stakeholders
  • Embrace change
  • Foster two-way communication
  • Work in the best interest of the whole organization
  • Share knowledge and understanding
  • Model honesty and integrity

We are all volunteers!

Celebrate and honour all volunteers.

The Policies, By-laws and Regulations

• The By-laws are the major framework of how CPS-ECP is organized and operates. 
• Policies are guidelines for all levels of the Organization.
• Board Regulations are passed by the Board of Directors and set out how the Board conducts its business and governs the day-to-day running of the organization. Also included within the Board Regulations are Regulations for the Squadrons and Districts.

Click here to connect to the Policies, By-laws and Regulations

Financial Management

• CanBoat/NautiSavoir is incorporated as Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons/ Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance, under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and as such, enjoys a tax-exempt status.
• As individual units of CPS-ECP, each Squadron and District must follow proper financial procedures and management. Board Regulations Article 14.
  
• In carrying out its function as a non-profit, charitable organization, CPS-ECP at all levels should not accumulate excessive surplus funds.
  

• Each active Squadron/District will have a bank account
  • 2 signing authorities, unrelated to each other 
  • use online financial reporting 
  • have a Financial Review Committee which will review prior to filing with the National Office
  • The term ‘audit’ is not to be used as the ‘review’ is done by a volunteer, not a professional auditor.

Insurance Coverage

• CPS-ECP carries Commercial General Liability Insurance for its standard operations and activities
• Directors' and Officers' Insurance for Members of the National Board of Directors
• Travel Insurance for designated senior volunteers at all levels of the organization

IMPORTANT: If the Squadron is contemplating an unusual course or event, check with the National Office to verify insurance coverage.

Strategic and Tactical Plan

The Key Objectives

• to provide consistent and relevant boating education
• to attract new members and retain existing members
• to ensure that members have ample opportunity for meaningful social interaction with each other

The National Planning Committee's Strategic and Tactical  plan covers 6  Priority Areas of the organization:

• Communications
• Information Technology
• Education
• Membership
• Volunteers
• Marketing

Click here to access the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan

 There is an updated plan waiting for board approval.