Guest Sue Zeman Posted September 5, 2011 at 03:28 PM Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 at 03:28 PM When something is written as "shall" in a by-law, does this mean the same as "must", or can it carry a different meaning (such as suggested)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted September 5, 2011 at 03:46 PM Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 at 03:46 PM "Shall" is generally regarded to be synonymous with "must." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted September 5, 2011 at 04:09 PM Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 at 04:09 PM When something is written as "shall" in a by-law, does this mean the same as "must", or can it carry a different meaning (such as suggested)?RONR doesn't define the word "shall," but it's difficult to try to pass it off as a suggestion... while keeping a straight face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted September 5, 2011 at 04:47 PM Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 at 04:47 PM RONR doesn't define the word "shall," but it's difficult to try to pass it off as a suggestion... while keeping a straight face.Especially when it appears in the By-laws. However, it it up to the assembly to determine the meaning of its own By-laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stature Posted September 5, 2011 at 05:23 PM Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 at 05:23 PM When something is written as "shall" in a by-law, does this mean the same as "must", or can it carry a different meaning (such as suggested)?Maybe you are recalling 'should' as meaning suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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