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Uniform Bylaws for Local Units
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Uniform Bylaws Reference Guide
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Sample Standing Rules
Local PTAs are not required to adopt standing rules but may consider
adopting the following sample standing rules. Read more.
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Uniform Bylaws Overview
On June 25, 2010, the NCPTA Board of Directors unanimously approved Uniform PTA Bylaws for local PTAs.
The Bylaws Committee had feedback sessions with local and council leaders during the past two years and NCPTA
listened to you, our PTA leaders. We spent many hours working to make your bylaws less complicated, more user
friendly, and easier to understand while providing you guidance in complying with IRS regulations and NC nonprofit
law. Once your PTA adopts these new Uniform Bylaws, you will not have to renew them ever again!
Below are some of the exciting changes that will make your PTA governance easier and allow you to do the real
work of PTA–Advocating for All Children:
- An easy to read format including a table of contents
- No more renewals, meets a good standing requirement
- Officers and Board of Directors
- Establishing annual membership dues
- New meeting option
- Standing Committees (i.e., Audit, Nominating and Advocacy)
- Financial Management
We want the transition to the new Uniform Bylaws to be as easy as possible. All local PTA units will be adopting
and using the new Uniform Bylaws by July 1, 2011. Please plan to have your PTA adopt these bylaws on or
before July 1, 2011.
- Follow the procedure below for the adoption process:
- Give notice of the adoption meeting to the general membership at least 10 days in advance.
- A quorum having been established, adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the
general membership meeting
- Once adopted, the PTA president must sign the uniform bylaws for the official PTA record. The original
copy of the bylaws should be kept in a safe place.
- Login to the NCPTA database at https://www.ncpta.org/db as you would to enter members or complete the
online Financial Review. Select the “Bylaws” button and fill in the date your bylaws were adopted. You
must also enter your name and PTA position. Remember to click “Save”. The adoption date cannot be
changed after you click the “Save” button. This step must be completed in order to remain a unit in good
standing with NCPTA.
Enter your members with the