Bylaws and Policies (Grouped by Topic)

Woodsworth has updated several bylaws in the last few years:  the Housing Charge Subsidy bylaw in 2019, Occupancy Bylaw in 2019, the Organizational Bylaw and the Membership Bylaw in 2023. Additionally, the Emergency Housing Charge Assistance Policy was approved in 2021,

Bylaws have been approved by a 2/3 majority of members present at a General Members’ Meeting. Policies have been approved by a simple majority of members present at a General Members’ Meeting, except those labeled as approved by the Board.

Governance:

Occupancy Bylaw #82 – about the rights and obligations of the co-op and members
Organizational Bylaw #83 – about governance of the co-op
Membership Bylaw #84 –  Member Approval and Unit Allocation

Management:
Management takes care of the day-to-day business of the co-op to achieve the goals set by the members at GMM’s and by directors at Board meetings. These bylaws and policies help meet goals.

Bicycle Cage Rental Procedure (Policy)
Household recycling, organic wastes and garbage policy
Housing Charge Subsidy Bylaw #81
Lock-out Charges Policy
Maintenance:
Maintenance  Bylaw #21
Maintenance Renovation By-law Bylaw #35
Move-Out  Bylaw #41
       Common Area Decorating Policy
       Floor Covering Policy
       Wall Covering / Paint Policy
Parking Policy
Spending Bylaw #47

Guide:  Moving into and around Woodsworth, unit condition: a guide to bylaws and policies

Co-operation and participation

Housing co-ops give members the information they need to make good decisions and take part in the life of the co-op.

Donations Policy
Emergency Housing Charge Assistance Policy
Grievance and Reconciliation Bylaw #45
Member Directory Bylaw #73
Newsletter Bylaw #48
Newsletter Policies
Penthouse Room Use Policy
Rules Bylaw #19 (pets, health and safety)
Rules of Order for Board and members’ meetings

Human Rights and Accommodation:

Accommodation policy for residents with disabilities
Accommodation procedure
Accommodation for disabilities request form
Human Rights   Bylaw #70
Guide to the Human Rights Bylaw 
Making Woodsworth Accessible – policy


Policies/guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors

COVID: mandatory mask guideline
Household recycling, organic wastes and garbage policy
Prohibited conduct guideline

Bylaw Committee Policy


 IF YOU PREFER to see the by-laws listed by number and policies in alphabetical order,  i.e. our old page, please click on this link.

Updated September 26, 2023