Board Governance

Bylaws

An association's bylaws typically define meeting procedures, board composition, voting rules, and officer roles.

What bylaws usually cover

  • Annual and special meeting procedures
  • Notice periods
  • Quorum for membership and board meetings
  • Director terms and nomination rules
  • Officer roles

Bylaws must be read together with the declaration and state law. If they conflict, state law or the declaration may control depending on jurisdiction.