Constitution

ARTICLE 1 GENERAL
1.1	Name The name of the Society shall be Sport North Federation.
1.2	Purpose These bylaws relate to the general conduct of the affairs of Sport North Federation, a Federation incorporated under the Northwest Territories Societies Act ("The Act") (RSNWT 1988 c. S-11) and referred to as the "Federation" in these bylaws.
1.3	Operations The Operations of the Federation shall chiefly be carried on in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
1.4	Interpretation of Bylaws Except as provided in the Act, the Sport North Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the board, shall have the authority to interpret any provision of these bylaws which is ambiguous or unclear.
ARTICLE 2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
2.1	To ensure that the NWT Sport and Recreation System, at all levels, is participant centered.
2.2	To provide quality volunteer and professional leadership in sport and recreation.
2.3	To strive to ensure that the sport and recreation system in the NWT is value based, and the practice of sport and recreation is based on fair play and ethical standards.
2.4	To ensure that opportunities in sport and recreation are equitable, and accessible to all NWT residents.
2.5	To strive to ensure that all aspects of the development of sport and recreation at the community, regional and territorial levels in the NWT are in place and working together in partnership.
2.6	To strive to ensure the long term financial stability for sport and recreation, a broad base of financial support, and efficient and effective management of resources.

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