Membership Information
The CACOLE's bylaws allow for the following classes of membership:
Primary Membership
Those organizations whose primary purpose is to be engaged in civilian oversight of law enforcement or oversight of police services, and is dedicated to advancing the concept, goals, principles and application of civilian oversight of law enforcement, throughout Canada and abroad.
Associate Membership
Those organizations that are supportive of the concept, goals, principles and application of civilian oversight of law enforcement or oversight of police services, throughout Canada and abroad, but may not be primarily engaged in such oversight.
Individual Membership
Those individuals who are supportive of the concept, goals, principles and application of civilian oversight of law enforcement or oversight of police services, throughout Canada and abroad, but who may not be members of an organization or unit of an organization that is a primary or associate member.
Each member shall be entitled to receive notice of and attend all meetings of the members of the Corporation. Only organizations who are Primary members shall be entitled to vote at such meetings.
Primary members will receive a reduced registration rate for the Annual Professional Development Conference.
Membership Application Form
Membership Application Form [PDF Format]
To view the Membership Application Form you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It is a free application downloadable from the Adobe site.
Application for membership will be placed on the agenda for approval at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Applicants shall be promptly informed by the Secretary or designate of their admission as a member.
Membership dues are invoiced annually, to be paid within 30 days of receipt.