{"id":41710,"date":"2016-10-05T13:43:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T11:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/bylaws-2"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:22:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:22:44","slug":"bylaws-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/bylaws","title":{"rendered":"Cooperative Bylaws"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2h0g7x4-de4ae1467e542757120a2c90fb2718d7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1aizrzs-b8396742be4d58a3fe1c7145165aa0ec\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-b8396742be4d58a3fe1c7145165aa0ec img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-b8396742be4d58a3fe1c7145165aa0ec .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-b8396742be4d58a3fe1c7145165aa0ec av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Board_Election_Cooperative.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltsofnzg-e00b2b2a0be9be2e3c09c71bd36eb6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Cooperative Bylaws<\/h1>\n<p>When founding your cooperative, the bylaws are an important part of the process. The bylaws can be amended at the annual general meeting and define the organization and its running.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymfqmc-a7e66dfd12d3c3a0f73a2f3629a0358f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Guidelines for the cooperative bylaws<\/h2>\n<p>The bylaws of cooperatives underlie specific criteria they have to fulfil which often depend on the federal, state or provincial cooperative&nbsp;legislation. Still, there&nbsp;exists a general guideline of what should be included in the bylaws and which sections are optional, according to the individual needs of the cooperative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymg7xp-b78053bb5458bc6df78350d079a20a72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Content of cooperative bylaws<\/h2>\n<p>There are rules&nbsp;which&nbsp;have to&nbsp;be in the cooperative bylaws, rules&nbsp;which&nbsp;should&nbsp;be in the bylaws and rules&nbsp;which are&nbsp;optional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The bylaws&nbsp;<strong>have to<\/strong>&nbsp;include the following rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the purpose of the cooperative<\/li>\n<li>the name of the cooperative<\/li>\n<li>the principal office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bylaws&nbsp;<strong>should<\/strong>&nbsp;additionally include rules about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how to become a member<\/li>\n<li>cessation of membership<\/li>\n<li>membership duties, e.g. if membership fees have to be paid<\/li>\n<li>the composition of the board of directors<\/li>\n<li>how and when the members come together for a general meeting<\/li>\n<li>elections and voting procedures<\/li>\n<li>specifics about putting forward and voting on resolutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#e8f8f8;\nborder-color:#ededed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27 avia-button-no'><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>POLYAS Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Do you want to vote online in your cooperative? Add online voting to your bylaws as a voting option. <a href=\"https:\/\/configure.polyas.com\/\">Get started today &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n       <section  class='av_textblock_section av-wz0wl4-34aab32a2d0f1ae4906b93362ed1f18e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Optional: Is amending the bylaws necessary?<\/h2>\n<p>In general, cooperatives can develop their bylaws as they wish, if the legislation applying to them&nbsp;allows it. Often bylaws are written according to guidelines provided to cooperatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>sections in the bylaws are often included&nbsp;to meet the requirements of the cooperative\u2019s individual purpose. As mentioned above, certain points have to be included in the bylaws so that the cooperative runs smoothly and there is no dissimilarity between members and the executive.<\/p>\n<p>In certain cases, it is necessary to amend the bylaws to keep up with new developments in society, such as&nbsp;the possibility to vote online.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/amending-bylaws\">Have a look how to amend your cooperative\u2019s bylaws!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div> <div  class='flex_column av-1nz9rg8-75c54a224fb808df4d271da46d3d88ea av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltym5gx4-4b5d2bf9f8cb84828b4c30d830082a87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\">Board of Directors Elections in Cooperatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/election-process\">Board Election Process in Cooperatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/electoral-system\">Electoral System in Cooperative Board Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/online\">Cooperative Elections Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/faq\">FAQ: Board of Directors Elections in Cooperatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/legal-framework\">Legal Framework of Cooperatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/checklist\">Checklist: Board of Directors Elections in Cooperatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/amending-bylaws\">Amending Cooperative Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/case-study\">Case Study: Online Voting at the PSD Cooperative Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-13shxaw-70ecde758ef09bd32c279342ccec690e hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lu9idg7z-bf603fd1ba39051b13a329fc88d83331 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu2'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\">Election Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/increase-voter-turnout\">How to Increase Voter Turnout in your Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-glossary\">POLYAS Election Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal-framework\">Legal Framework for Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41710","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cooperative Bylaws<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The bylaws are the most important document for a cooperative. 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