CHAPTER IX. BYLAWS
Bylaws Local organization bylaws must conform with state bylaws, policies and procedures.
When an amendment is adopted to the state bylaws which affects local organization bylaws, the amendment is automatically binding on the local organization and they shall amend their bylaws to conform accordingly.
Revision of Local Organization Bylaws Proposed amendments to the bylaws of any local organization, with the exception of mandatory changes, shall be sent to the person designated by the state president for review and approval.
If there is a conflict between the bylaws of a local organization and the state bylaws, policies and procedures, and if the conflict cannot be resolved by the state executive committee, the points of issue must be referred to the state board of directors where a two-thirds vote is required and the decision is final.
[ Note: Procedures for revision of state bylaws will be eliminated as there will be no National bylaws with which to conflict. If there is a question of conflict with BPW Foundation, procedures will be developed to deal with that issue.]
Copies of Model Bylaws Local organization model bylaws will be developed by BPW / TN and made available on the website: www. bpwtn. com.
Procedure for Revising or Updating Local Organization Bylaws Local organizations wishing to revise or update their bylaws should obtain a copy of the Model Local Organization Bylaws from BPW / TN on the website at www. bpwtn. com. Those Model Local Organization bylaws will include provisions specific to Tennessee and not included in the Model Local Organization Bylaws previously issued by BPW / USA.
1. In the Article on Representation at state convention use the wording found in the state bylaws. Article XVII regarding the representation and voting body.
2. For local organizations in regions divided into districts, add a section to add the delegates allowed at regional meetings for the purpose of electing District Directors. You may add wording to provide for the method of choosing those delegates as the organization wishes. Section?. This local organization shall be entitled to three( 3) delegates to the annual spring regional meeting.
2. ARTICLE XI. DUTIES OF OFFICERS Consider adding these to the presidentʼs duties to conform to state Handbook provisions.( g) Prepare an annual report for distribution to the members of the Board of Directors of the state BPW / TN at the state annual convention.( h) Serve as the official representative of the Local Organization at the annual meetings of BPWTN---Interim
Board of Directors and Convention.
After completion of amendments or revision, send a copy to the person designated by the State President to review bylaw changes. If there are no further revisions necessary, the bylaws will be forwarded to the state president for approval. If further revisions are necessary, the bylaws will be sent back to the Local Organization with an explanation of necessary revisions, with a copy of the bylaws and explanation to the state president. After making the revisions, the bylaws may be sent directly to the state president for approval. The bylaws become effective upon approval of the state president.
19 July 2009