Vision
We are an evolving, vibrant, urban community that is engaged – connected – and desirable.
Mission
Supported both by staff and a dedicated group of neighbourhood volunteers, the Marda Loop Communities Association offers recreational and educational programs for all ages and serves as a conduit to City Hall, giving our residents a strong and coordinated voice. The MLCA works to consult on issues arising in the areas of community development, transportation, parks and green space.
About MLCA
The Marda Loop Communities Association is a not-for-profit body that has proudly served the residents of our community for over forty years and is run by the board, a group of dedicated volunteers. The scope of the work revolves around many issues in our community including development, transportation, parks and green space, plus recreational and educational programs for all ages. Our organization serves as a conduit to City Hall as the voice for our residents. Board member positions are filled each October at our AGM and although the time commitment is more demanding than other volunteer positions, the work is engaging and very rewarding. The board holds monthly meetings and those interested in learning more about our board are encouraged to attend a meeting, as all meetings are open to the public.
History
MLCA Bylaws
In 2024 the MLCA did a thorough review of our current bylaws, followed by a Special Meeting held on March 4th, 2024 to approve these changes.
Below are some details on the history, along with the recently approved Bylaws and changes.
The next Bylaw review will occur in 2029.
History
History
As with all businesses and organizations, there are many documents that the MLCA uses during the course of its regular activities. Some of these documents, like our committee plans, are regularly revised and updated. Other documents, like our License of Occupation with the City, rarely get changed. One document that falls in between those two parameters is the Association’s bylaws.
The MLCA regularly needs to review the Association’s bylaws and update them if required (at least every 5 years). This will involve the MLCA Board of Directors and all current members of the Communities Association.
The MLCA’s bylaws were first drafted in 2014 and they are slated to be reviewed every five years. In 2019, the bylaws were reviewed by the MLCA Board of the time, and, after that review, it was determined that no official changes were required. Some minor changes were noted at the time, and those have been included in this current revision.
The latest version was reviewed and updated by the full MLCA Board throughout 2023. A Special Meeting was called for March 4th, 2024 and a motion was passed approve the amended changes to these bylaws.
Special Meeting
On March 4th, 2024, the Community Association hosted a Special Meeting at the MLCA hall to vote in the new bylaws. An official notice of this meeting was sent out via email to all current members of the MLCA. All members were welcome to attend, discuss, and vote. Voting eligibility is based on the parameters laid out in the current bylaws. A motion was passed unanimously to approve the current bylaws
MLCA Bylaws 2024
MLCA Bylaws 2014
“MLCA Bylaws 2014” – These are our past bylaws.
“Summary of Changes” – A very high-level summary of the changes made and a listing of some minor changes that may not be specifically noted in the Article change documents.
“Black Line Version of the Bylaws” – This is a black line document from the 2014 bylaws to the most recent revision.