Background and function of State Bylaws –When the California State Society incorporated in 1946, the State Bylaws became the official rules governing the Society. The State Bylaws have been amended over the years to assure compliance with the bylaws of NSDAR, to align the bylaws with Robert’s Rules, Newly Revised, Current Edition, and to reflect updated policies and practices of CSSDAR. Every member of the California State Society should be familiar with the State Bylaws. They are easy to find since the current version is posted on the CSSDAR Members’ Website under Forms and Documents. Chapter parliamentarians should have a copy of State Bylaws as well as Chapter Bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, Current Edition whenever serving in her official capacity.

Recommendations for amendments to State Bylaws due October 1, 2013 – The State Bylaws Committee is a Standing Committee (Article XII – Committees) responsible for researching and preparing proposed amendments for submission to the Board of Directors.  Recommendations for amendments can be proposed by Board of Directors or by a chapter with the endorsement of at least two other chapters… (Article XV – Amendments). Chapters and CSSDAR members may send suggested amendments to Chairman Leonora Branca by October 1, 2013. The committee will research the suggested amendment and send its recommendation to the Board of Directors for their review. If the Board of Directors votes to recommend adoption, the proposed amendments will be published at least 30 days before the opening day of State Conference. Delegates at State Conference will vote on proposed amendments at a regular business session.

CSSDAR Bylaws Committee

Leonora Branca, Chairman
leonora.branca@gmail.com

Nancy Kilbourn, Member
NRKK43@gmail.com

Ailsie McEnteggart, Member
amcenteggart@csuchico.edu