{"id":41759,"date":"2016-11-28T12:20:56","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T11:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/bylaws-3"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:28:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:28:46","slug":"bylaws-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/associations\/board-elections\/bylaws","title":{"rendered":"Association 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-a3b29f4784343a5a3f5a48fbc8666f82\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-a3b29f4784343a5a3f5a48fbc8666f82 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-a3b29f4784343a5a3f5a48fbc8666f82 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-a3b29f4784343a5a3f5a48fbc8666f82 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\/2017\/08\/Vereinssatzung_Muster_Inhalte_polyas.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>Association Bylaws<\/h1>\n<p>Creating bylaws is an important part of establishing an association. Bylaws set out the purpose of an organization and regulations within which it must operate. After bylaws have been created, they&nbsp;can be subsequently&nbsp;amended at annual general meetings.<\/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 association bylaws<\/h2>\n<p>Bylaws of associations don&#8217;t have to meet one&nbsp;specific set of&nbsp;criteria. They can differ&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on the legal form taken by individual&nbsp;associations. Nevertheless, there&nbsp;are some things which apply&nbsp;generally to bylaws in every association, along with additional sections which vary according to the individual needs of an association.<\/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 association bylaws<\/h2>\n<p>Association&nbsp;bylaws <em><strong>have to<\/strong><\/em> include the following rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the purpose of the association<\/li>\n<li>the name of the association<\/li>\n<li>the principal officers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Association bylaws <strong><em>should<\/em><\/strong> 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&nbsp;members come together for&nbsp;general meetings<\/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> Do you want to vote online in your association? Then simply include&nbsp;online voting in&nbsp;your bylaws as a voting option. <a href=\"\/request-demo\">Our online voting experts can support you!<\/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>Is amending the bylaws necessary?<\/h2>\n<p>Generally speaking, associations can develop their bylaws as they wish as long as&nbsp;their chosen legal form allows it. <strong><em>Optional <\/em><\/strong>sections in the bylaws are often included&nbsp;to meet the needs of the association on an individual level. As mentioned above, certain points have to be included in the bylaws so that the association runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>In certain cases, it&#8217;s also necessary to amend the bylaws to keep up with new developments in society, such as&nbsp;the possibility to vote online.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/amending-bylaws\">Take&nbsp;a look at&nbsp;how to amend your association\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=\"\/associations\/board-elections\">Board of Directors Elections in Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/election-process\">Board of Directors Election Process in Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/online\">Online Board of Directors Elections in Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/checklist\">Checklist: Board of Directors Elections in Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/faq\">Associations: FAQs for Board of Directors Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/associations\/board-elections\/ballot-paper-templates\">Free Ballot Paper Templates for Board Elections in Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/amending-bylaws\">Amending Association Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/case-study\">Case Study: Online voting for the Stakeholders of Photonics21<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/legal-structure\">Legal Structure of Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/electoral-system\">Electoral System for Board Elections in Associations<\/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-41759","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>Association Bylaws<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The bylaws are the most important part of establishing and running an association. 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