Bylaws provide the basic framework for PTA purposes and our governing structure. Bylaws may never be suspended. Bylaws should be reviewed annually to determine if any amendments are needed. Follow the California State PTA procedures to amend bylaws. At the beginning of each new term of office, the president and parliamentarian should review the bylaws with the board.
Every board member needs to know and understand the contents.
This may also be done at a goal-setting meeting. Contact the district PTA if assistance is needed. When several PTA members want to speak to the same issue during a meeting, the parliamentarian may assist the president by noting the names of those wishing to speak and the order in which they should be called. Units should provide the council and district PTA with a copy of their bylaws.