Bylaws

Bylaws are rules or laws adopted by an association or corporation to govern its actions.

Bylaws are typically divided into separately enumerated Articles, addressing the following:

mission or objective of the organization
categories and rules of membership
appointment and duties of officers
annual meting
membership, meeting, voting, and quorum for the assembly
Board of Directors
Executive Committee to handle matters without convening the entire Board of Directors
Committees
Miscellaneous issues, such as whether voting by proxy is allowed, whether there shall be any compensation, definition of the fiscal year, and use of a seal
scope of authority
official publication
state chapters, if any
auxiliary or affiliates
definition of the fiscal year
amendment process
rules of order (Robert's or Sturgis)