GOVERNANCE

For over 25 years, Actsafe has been governed by the industries it represents through a 7-person Board of Directors, Society Members (who can vote at the AGM) and two 25-organization Standing Committees; a Motion Picture Standing Committee and a Performing Arts Standing Committee. Memberships include a balance of employer and worker representatives.

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Here are some key documents to better understand our role, operations, and the industries we serve.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Why become a Society Member of Actsafe?
- to receive notice of, and to attend, all General Meetings;
- to make or second motions at a General Meeting and to speak in debate on motions under consideration in accordance with such rules of order as may be adopted;
- to exercise a vote on matters for determination at General Meetings; and
- to participate in the programs and initiatives of the Society, in accordance with such criteria as may be determined by the Board from time to time.
How much does Society Membership cost?
Is my organization eligible for Society Membership?
An organization may be eligible to be accepted as a member if it:

(a) is engaged in:
1. the performing arts;
2. live performance venues;
3. organizing or conducting live performance special events; or
4. motion picture, television, or commercial production; and
(b) is interested in advancing the purposes and supporting the activities of the Society
What are my responsibilities as a Society Member?
Every Society Member will, at all times:
- uphold the Constitution and comply with these Bylaws, the regulations, and the policies of the Society in effect from time to time; and
- further and not hinder the purposes, aims and objects of the Society.
- Attend AGM
- Make motions and vote.
How does my organization apply to become a Society Member?

An eligible Organization may apply to the Board in writing to become a Member and on acceptance by the Board will be a Member. The Board may, by Board Resolution, accept, postpone, or refuse an application for membership. An Organization becomes a Member on the date of the Board Resolution or such later date as specified therein.

If you would like to apply for an Actsafe Society Membership, please complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/221326312365043

Standing Committees

Actsafe operates through two standing committees: Performing Arts and Motion Picture.

Why become a Member of Actsafe’s Industry Standing Committees?
- The purpose of each Standing Committee is to provide strategic advice and non-binding recommendations to the Board and staff. The Standing Committees offer broad vision and guidance to the Board and staff, give voice to Actsafe’s member needs, and identify priorities for Actsafe programs. The Standing Committees are an important avenue for Actsafe’s outreach, providing significant collective reach to the communities we serve, as well as bringing collective intelligence and intellectual resources to Actsafe.
- Each Standing Committee will be comprised of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25
- Standing Committee Members, as may be determined from time to time by the Board.
- Actsafe members (individuals and organizations) are invited to join the MPSC or the PASC, as the case may be, by the Board.
How much does Standing Committee Membership cost?
Who else is on the Standing Committees?
- Motion Picture Standing Committee
- Performing Arts Standing Committee
Is my organization eligible for Standing Committee Membership?

Actsafe’s Standing Committees are comprised of individuals who are delegates identified by Society Member organizations to sit on a Standing Committee as worker or employer representatives. To ensure that the Board and staff have the benefit of the views of Actsafe’s membership, diverse groups from each sector will be represented including unions, associations, corporations, and industry stakeholders.
What are my responsibilities as a Standing Committee Member?
How does my organization apply to become a Standing Committee Member?

An eligible Organization may apply to the Board in writing to become a Standing Committee Member and on acceptance by the Board will be a Standing Committee Member. The Board may, by Board Resolution, accept, postpone, or refuse an application for membership. An Organization becomes a Member on the date of the Board Resolution or such later date as specified therein.

Standing Committee Application form: https://form.jotform.com/221366733121246/

Motion Picture Standing Committee

Alameda Entertainment B.C. (Disney)
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)
Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople (ACFC) West
BC Council of Film Unions (BCCFU)
Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) – BC Producer’s Branch
Commercial Producers Association of Western Canada (CPAWC)
Contract Services Administration Trust Fund (CSATF)
Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) BC
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) 891

International Cinematographers Guild – Local 669
National Society of Intimacy Professionals
NBC/Universal Studios Canada
Netflix
Paramount Pictures Corporation (Canada) Inc.
Sony Pictures
Teamsters – Local 155
Union of BC Performers (UBCP) / ACTRA
Vancouver Musicians Association (VMA) – Local 145
Warner Bros

Performing Arts Standing Committee

Arts Club Theatre Company
Bard on the Beach
BC Alliance for Arts & Culture
BC Touring Council
BC Music Festival Collective
Brandlive
Canadian Actors’ Equity Association (CAEA)
Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists (CADA/West)
Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology (CITT)
Canucks – Rogers Arena
The Dance Centre
Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) BC Office
Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA)

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) 118
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) 168
Live Nation
National Society of Intimacy Professionals
Opera Mariposa
Peter Boulanger
Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)
Riggit Services Inc.
Vancouver Civic Theatres
Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver Musicians Association (VMA) – Local 145
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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