Home & School Association Bylaws

The bylaws of a home and school association help the group conduct business efficiently.

The bylaws of a home and school association are a set of guidelines that state what the organization's purpose is and how the group functions in order to handle business.

Function

The bylaws of the home and school association provide the organization with the authority to fulfill its purpose. Bylaws, ideally written in language that is neither too restrictive nor too vague, give the association a set of specific rules by which business is conducted. Before the bylaws are official, they must be approved by the association.

Features

Home and school association bylaws state the organization's purpose and the composition of its membership. The bylaws dictate the frequency of meetings, quorum and the rules on how they will be conducted. The bylaws also state the rules for voting procedures and conducting business at the meetings. Specific bylaw articles note the methods of electing officers or board members, the length of terms, their roles and procedures on filling vacancies. There is also an article stating the procedures for bylaw amendments.

Considerations

Some states may have specific requirements for the bylaws of home and school associations within their jurisdiction. It is best to obtain legal opinion regarding the drafting of or amendments of bylaws.

References

• The 'Lectric Law Library: By-Laws of Not-for-Profit Corporation Form