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The Guiding Light 2014 – 2015 Plan of Action Constitution and By Laws Mary Kehoe.

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1 The Guiding Light 2014 – 2015 Plan of Action Constitution and By Laws Mary Kehoe

2 Why Revise C&BL? Avoid a red flag for an audit IRS 990 has changed Sarbanes-Oxley Act Transparency

3 Guidelines Organizational Structure Rarely Changes Constitution Provide Structure for Management Amend each decade Bylaws Details of administration Changes as needed Standing Rules

4 Standing Rules Examples Meeting day/time/place Amount of dues Duties of Officers Nominating Committee elected Finances Audit

5 Important Facts Units must have a Constitution and By Laws Must be approved by membership Must include legal name Copies to all members Submit to Department C&BL Chairman

6 Resources National Constitution, Bylaws, Standing Rules (www.alaforveterans.org)www.alaforveterans.org Policies and Procedures Manual National Unit Guide (www.alaforveterals.org)www.alaforveterals.org Parliamentary Procedures, Roberts Rules of Order C&B Program page at www.alaforveterans.org


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