By-laws of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (SOR/2023-73)

Marginal note:Confirmation of nominations

• 15 (1) The CEO must confirm the eligibility of every nominee to become a candidate for election as a director in accordance with the criteria set out in section 14 of the Act and sections 13 and 14 of these By-laws.

• Marginal note:Disputes about eligibility

  (2) The CEO must refer any dispute about the eligibility of a nominee to the Election Commissioner, who will make a decision regarding the nominee’s eligibility on the basis of the CEO’s reasons and a submission from the nominee.

• Marginal note:Equal number of eligible nominees and positions

  (3) If, at the end of the nominations period, the number of eligible nominees for election is less than or equal to the number of vacant director positions, the CEO is to declare those nominees elected and notify the nominees and the members accordingly.