Better bylaws creating effective rules for your nonprofit board
"Are you giving your bylaws the attention they demand? 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. Founding board members often get bogged down in drafting...
| Main Author: | Tesdahl, D. Benson, 1932- |
|---|---|
| Corporate Authors: | BoardSource (Organization) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Washington, DC :
BoardSource,
2010.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- State corporate law
- Articles of incorporation
- Bylaws
- Board resolutions
- Policies
- External parliamentary authority
- Finding appropriate samples
- Statement of purpose
- Members
- Member requirements and classes
- Board of Directors
- Compensation of directors
- Method of selection
- Terms and limits
- Quorum and voting
- Voting by proxy
- Virtual meetings of directors
- Vacancies
- Conflicts of interest
- Officers
- Chief executive
- Removal of directors and officers
- Meetings
- Committees
- Standards of conduct and codes of ethics
- Financial controls
- Indemnification, immunity, and insurance
- Amendment of bylaws.