Bylaws

Learn what bylaws are, how they differ from policies, and what they should include.

One of the many important business items at the national convention is the review and possible amendment of the LWVUS Bylaws. Below is the process that Leagues should use to propose an amendment. All proposed amendments are reviewed by the Bylaws Committee.  

The submission deadline is February 27. 

Meet the LWVUS Nominating Committee for the 2024 – 2026 biennium.

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

This template can be used by League's looking to create or update their bylaws. 

The League Structure Transformation Plan is a multi-faceted, long-term initiative to address the League's organizational capacity at all levels.

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

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.

LWVEF Trust Agreement

You can run your League with a streamlined management structure.