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Primer for directors of not-for-profit corporations : rights, duties and practices

Publication Year

2002

Author(s)

  • Broder, Peter
  • Amundson, Wayne
  • Burke-Robertson, Jane
  • Carter, Terrance
  • Connor, Jacqueline
  • Martel, Paul
  • Stevens, David

Topic

Keywords

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Canada
  • Responsibilities
  • Roles
  • Boards of directors
  • Liability

Website URL

Primer for directors of not-for-profit corporations

Description

Also available in French under title: Guide à l'intention des administrateurs des sociétés à but non lucratif : droits, fonctions et pratiques

Available in print and online

Table of contents : 

  • Corporations & directors : what, who, why & how
  • Duties of directors
  • Liability of directors
  • Rights and powers
  • Committees
  • Risk protection
  • Taxation
  • Director development

Publisher

Industry Canada

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