Governance exists to serve the trade and the public — not personalities.
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 Guild operates independently of any employer, brand, or political body.
The Guild is governed by a Board of Directors, responsible for:
The Board acts collectively and within defined authority.
No single individual governs unilaterally.
Officer roles may include:
Officer duties and limits of authority are defined in the bylaws.
Officers are accountable to the Board and the membership.
The Guild is designed to outlast its founders.
Decisions are made through:
Major decisions are recorded and subject to review.
No decisions are made by informal influence or popularity.
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
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
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
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
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.
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is governed by a publicly available Constitution and Bylaws, adopted to ensure accountability, transparency, and continuity.
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
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.
The BC Bicycle Mechanics Guild is governed to ensure: