The others folded to become part of Unami Lodge after bylaw changes and camp closures.

This includes certain bylaw changes, an employee stock ownership plan and a "poison pill" anti-takeover device, the suit said.

Does this recent case suggest that a bylaw change limiting the extent of financing may now be allowed?

Following a one year legal battle and judicial oversight, the 1952 convention once again voted to reaffirm the bylaw changes.

Centaur said it believes the 54 percent vote is sufficient to bring about the bylaw change.

He noted that many of the practices covered in the bylaw changes are illegal and could not be employed unless securities laws were changed.

According to the organization's main web site, proposed bylaw changes were voted on May, 2009.

ITT has readily agreed to the bylaw change, which it says amounts to little more than a change of language.

Robertson defended council's position, explaining the bylaw changes were necessary given what Vancouver is expected to achieve in February 2010.

"I kind of expected that it would be passed," Mr. Jones said of the bylaw changes.