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PURPOSE OF GOVERNANCE
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is governed to ensure:
Accountability
Fair process
Continuity beyond any individual
Protection of the Guild’s mission and standards
Governance exists to serve the trade and the public — not personalities.
LEGAL STATUS
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is in the process of incorporation as a British Columbia non-profit society.
Once incorporated, the Guild will operate in accordance with:
The BC Societies Act
Its constitution and bylaws
Published standards and policies
The Guild operates independently of any employer, brand, or political body.
GOVERNING BODY
The Guild is governed by a Board of Directors, responsible for:
1
Strategic oversight
2
Financial stewardship
3
Policy approval
4
Appointment of officers and committees
The Board acts collectively and within defined authority.
No single individual governs unilaterally.
OFFICER ROLES
Officer roles may include:
President -Daniel Tombs
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Officer duties and limits of authority are defined in the bylaws.
Officers are accountable to the Board and the membership.
TERMS & SUCCESSION
01
Directors and officers serve defined terms
02
Term limits and renewal processes are set in the bylaws
03
Succession planning ensures continuity
The Guild is designed to outlast its founders.
DECISION-MAKING
Decisions are made through:
Board resolutions
Committee recommendations where applicable
Documented voting procedures
Major decisions are recorded and subject to review.
No decisions are made by informal influence or popularity.
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT
Financial Oversight
The Guild commits to:
  • Maintaining a dedicated society bank account
  • Using funds solely for Guild purposes
  • Keeping accurate financial records
  • Providing financial summaries to members
No funds may be used for personal benefit.
FUNDING & SPONSORS
Funding & Sponsors
Guild funding may include:
  • Membership dues
  • Training and certification fees
  • Grants
  • Donations
  • Sponsorships
Sponsors may support the Guild financially but may not:
  • Control standards
  • Influence certifications
  • Affect discipline decisions
  • Dictate public messaging
Funding does not equal authority.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Conflict of Interest
All directors and officers must:
  • Disclose conflicts of interest
  • Refrain from voting where conflicts exist
  • Act in the best interest of the Guild
Conflicts are managed through disclosure and recusal, not concealment.
TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT
Transparency Commitment
The Guild commits to transparency through:
  • Public access to standards and codes
  • Clear governance structure
  • Documented processes
  • Open communication with members
Transparency is essential to trust.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
Limits of Authority
The Guild:
  • Does not control member employment
  • Does not enforce ideology or belief
  • Does not act as a union or bargaining agent
  • Does not exercise authority outside its published scope
Authority is limited, defined, and reviewable.
Foundational Documents
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is governed by a publicly available Constitution and Bylaws, adopted to ensure accountability, transparency, and continuity.
CLOSING STATEMENT
Closing Statement
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is governed by rules, not personalities.
Clear governance and transparency protect:
  • Members
  • The public
  • The integrity of the trade
BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild
Competence. Integrity. Safety.
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is in its founding phase and is in the process of incorporation as a British Columbia non-profit society.