Bylaws

LWVUS Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation (LMS Articles)

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

2024 – 2026 LWVUS Nominating Committee (LMS Articles)

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

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

LWVUS Convention 2024: Process to Propose Bylaws Amendments (LMS Articles)

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 was February 26.

Structure Transformation Plan (LMS Articles)

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

2022-24 LWVUS Nominating Committee (LMS Articles)

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

Training: All About Bylaws (LMS Articles)

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

Fair Campaign Practices Pledges for LWVUS Board of Directors Nominees (LMS Articles)

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.

Bylaws Committee (LMS Articles)

Making Decisions Between Board Meetings (LMS Articles)