Bylaws are the ruling documents of an organization or, in this case, the organization’s board of directors. Bylaws are critical, because they tell the board how to conduct its business. However, because bylaws are more or less set in stone, it is in the interest of the board to keep them as brief as possible. Bylaws should set forth the basic structure and abilities of the board. Everything else – such as policy recommendations – should be kept elsewhere.

Because bylaws are legal documents, and because the inclusion requirements for them vary from state to state, you should consult a lawyer or other professional before adopting any bylaws. However, the template below should give you an idea of what to include.

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