Bylaws are the rules and guidelines that outline how a nonprofit organization operates. They act as a roadmap for how decisions are made, how meetings are run, how board members roles are defined and what the organization votes upon.
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Think of them as the “strategic instruction manual” that gives direction keeping the organization on track to fulfill its mission. Bylaws are essential for transparency, consistency, and compliance with legal, IRS and SCW Recreation Center requirements.
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Bylaws are modified by a vote of the membership.
Operating Procedures are instructions that outline membership commitments and how committee activities are carried out within an organization. They are designed to ensure consistency, efficiency and safety while meeting established standards or objectives.
Operating Procedures are set by the elected board members with feedback from chairs & committees.
