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a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
the club's bylaws bar any member whose annual dues remain unpaid from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of bylaws
The Florida Department of Transportation Design Manual, the bylaws for road agencies in Florida, says roadways should maintain full width along their shoulders, but allows a reduction when needed.
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
There are neighborhood bylaws [in Northwood], but fortunately, they were written in the 1930s.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
The company does not currently have a shareholder rights plan or any anti-takeover provisions in its bylaws.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
Now, support of Israel is a permanent auxiliary program, written into the congregation’s bylaws.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
As part of the high-school bylaws, student-athletes and their families will be encouraged to seek legal counsel and tax advice when considering NIL activities.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
As part of updates to council Policy 600-24 (which governs the city’s 42 community planning groups) and sweeping reforms the council approved for the groups in September 2022, the organizations had to amend their bylaws and reapply for recognition.
—Ashley MacKin-Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Sign stealing has always been legal under the NCAA bylaws, but with restrictions.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the NCAA’s Division I council adopted new bylaws that allow its member institutions to directly help source and facilitate athlete NIL deals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
There are neighborhood bylaws [in Northwood], but fortunately, they were written in the 1930s.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
The company does not currently have a shareholder rights plan or any anti-takeover provisions in its bylaws.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
Now, support of Israel is a permanent auxiliary program, written into the congregation’s bylaws.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
As part of the high-school bylaws, student-athletes and their families will be encouraged to seek legal counsel and tax advice when considering NIL activities.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
As part of updates to council Policy 600-24 (which governs the city’s 42 community planning groups) and sweeping reforms the council approved for the groups in September 2022, the organizations had to amend their bylaws and reapply for recognition.
—Ashley MacKin-Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Sign stealing has always been legal under the NCAA bylaws, but with restrictions.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the NCAA’s Division I council adopted new bylaws that allow its member institutions to directly help source and facilitate athlete NIL deals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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