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Bylaws

Information and tools relating to bylaws at all levels of League.

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Policies

LWVUS Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation

The LWVUS Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation are available for online reading and as a downloadable PDF.
June 25, 2022
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Templates

Sample Bylaws Template

This template can be used by League's looking to create or update their bylaws.
February 12, 2024
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Webinars

Training: All About Bylaws

This training in December 2021 explored multiple aspects of bylaws, the legally binding rules that outline how a nonprofit operates.
November 30, 2021

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2022-24 LWVUS Nominating Committee

Meet the LWVUS Nominating Committee for the 2022-24 biennium.

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LWVUS Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation

The LWVUS Bylaws and the Certificate of Incorporation are available for online reading and as a downloadable PDF. 

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Training: All About Bylaws

This training in December 2021 explored multiple aspects of bylaws, the legally binding rules that outline how a nonprofit operates. 

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Fair Campaign Practices Pledges for LWVUS Board of Directors Nominees

All candidates for LWVUS office have been made aware of the following Fair Campaign Pledge. Names will be added to this page as nominees sign the pledge. This pledge is part of the larger Campaign Policy for Candidates for LWVUS Office.

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Bylaws Committee
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Making Decisions Between Board Meetings
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LWVEF Trust Agreement

LWVEF Trust Agreement

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Leadership Team Structure and Operations

You can run your League with a streamlined management structure.

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Parliamentary Guidelines
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