Wa bylaws 2025

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The document outlines the sample by-laws for a Washington Professional Service Corporation, detailing the structure and governance of the corporation. It includes articles on the corporation's name and location, shareholder meetings, board of directors' powers and responsibilities, officer roles, contracts, share certificates, fiscal year, dividends, corporate seal, notice waivers, and amendment procedures. The by-laws serve as a customizable framework for establishing operational guidelines and governance for professional service corporations in Washington.

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What do bylaws often include?

They contain the basic rules for the conduct of the corporations business and affairs. The bylaws may contain any provision for managing the business and regulating the corporations affairs that is not inconsistent with statutory law or the corporations Articles of Incorporation.

Are bylaws legally enforceable?

Your bylaws are legally bindingso treat them as such.

What not to include in bylaws?

Here are some examples of provisions that nonprofit organizations should avoid including in their bylaws. Organizational Policies and Procedures. Specifically Targeted Policies that Adversely Affect Future Boards. Provisions that Violate State Laws. Inconsistencies with the Articles of Incorporation.

Do bylaws hold up in court?

You not only have a duty to understand your bylaws, you are legally accountable for following them. This is not optional. A court of law will side with your bylaws in any dispute brought by another board member, an employee, volunteer or recipient of services who may have a grievance.

Are bylaws required in Washington State?

The Bylaws are the rules of operation for the corporation and are required by state law. Bylaws are not filed with the state. A nonprofit should keep a file of the Bylaws and any associated amendments in the office.