Better Bylaws: Creating
Effective
Rules for Your Nonprofit Board, Second Edition
Most
nonprofits begin their existence by filing articles of incorporation with the
state. Another critical step is to draft an initial set of bylaws to establish
key governance rules — how to call meetings; what constitutes a quorum; how to
elect, add, and remove board members; how to form committees; and more.
A
helpful approach is to start with very basic bylaws that cover major issues
surrounding meetings and elections. Then gradually amend those bylaws over time
as the nonprofit matures and as new governance issues arise that were not
clearly covered by the initial bylaws.
Better Bylaws: Creating Effective
Rules for Your Nonprofit Board, Second Edition will help
you draft workable rules. The book includes
- a definition
of bylaws
- an overview
of the issues and areas bylaws should address
- examples
illustrating the relationship between state laws and bylaws
- samples that
can be used as a starting point or to revise existing clauses
- helpful
advice on how to choose among alternative bylaws provisions
- instructions
on how to amend bylaws
In
addition, the accompanying CD-ROM provides bylaws templates and sample policies
appropriate for most nonprofit organizations.
By: D. Benson Tesdahl Esq.
Publication Date: 2010
Number of Pages: 102
Price: 51 €
Plus postage and handling
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