The current CGA Alberta By-laws were passed by the Board of Governors in March 2001, with an effective date of September 13th, 2001, and have been amended since. Section 15 of the Regulatory Accounting Profession Act (the Act) sets the parameters by which the Association can make bylaws and covers key areas: Board function and activity, governing body representation, holding of meetings; membership suspensions and cancellations [except if conduct related]; suspension, cancellation and penalties for failing to meet ongoing membership requirements; and establishing practice standards and respecting practice reviews.