Bylaws
Rules adopted by a corporation or organization governing its internal affairs, including procedures for meetings, elections, and management.
Encyclopedia entry: Bylaws
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bylaws
Bylaws are a type of governing document containing the rules adopted by a corporation , association , or other organization to regulate its internal management and operations. Bylaws typically govern matters such as meetings, elections of directors , officer responsibilities, and procedures for dissolution . In another context, a bylaw is a local regulation enacted by a municipality .
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