ASPIRA Clubs Bylaws

Context
 
Bylaws are structures or regulations established by a group and passed under its authority.  These regulations specify what things may be controlled by the club.  Bylaws generally contain information on the group’s missions, purpose and objectives, committee structure, meetings, finances, and membership, among other policies.
 
The main difference between bylaws and laws passed by a federal, state body is that a bylaw is regulation passed by a body which derives its authority from another governing body. ASPIRA clubs, for example, gets their power to pass regulations through the ASPIRA State Offices which specifies what things the club may regulate through bylaws.
 
Procedure:
Please view the video: Wellington High School Young Democrats Club Installation and By — laws signing located at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNmNOd8iJw8 [2]

• Students will review, revise or create bylaws for their club using the outline provided (Handout 4.1: ASPIRA Club Bylaws Outline).
• Once Students have presented their suggestions, members will vote on the suggested changes.
• Debriefing

 
ASPIRA Club Bylaws Outline
 
This outline can be used to help participants create their Club By-laws.
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ARTICLE I: OFFICE
Where will the Club be located? Or will there be rotations. Is there a designated space, office?
 
ARTICLE II: CLUB LEADERS
Section 1.  Number:
Section 2. Members and their Terms:(Who will manage the Club? Qualifications)
Section 3.  Vacancies:
 
ARTICLE III: OFFICERS
Section 1. Number:  of officers
Section 2. Section 2.  Election and Appointments:
Section 3.  Duties of Officers:
Section 4. Resignation of officers:  (Rules of order)
Section 5. Removal of officers:
 
ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS
Section 1.  Weekly/Monthly Meeting:
Section 2. Place of Meeting:
Section 3. Notice of Meeting:
 
ARTICLE V: COMMITTEEES
Section 1.  Executive Committee and Powers:
Section 2.  Standing Committees:
Section 3.  Role of Advisor:
Section 4.  Amendments to By-laws: