NSDJJ Bylaws
There are 8 of these in the NSDJJ bylaws
What are articles?
A rule adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs
What is a bylaw?
Assist the President to manage meetings and advise on parliamentarian procedure (Robert's Rule of Order) during meetings and chairing the Bylaw committee
Who is the Parliamentarian?
Who is the Teen Parliamentarian for NSDJJ?
Savannah Ghermany
How many elected offices are there in the NSDJJ bylaws?
7
The fiscal year is June 1 through May 31.
Bylaw or Policy/Procedure?
Bylaw
What does Robert Rules of Order govern?
Organizations such as Jack and Jill in making decisions efficiently, Sororities, Fraternities
What document governs parliamentarian procedures of an organization?
Robert Rules of Order
A quorum is just a majority of all members.
True or False
False. Majority of Members in Good Standing
Name two topics (Articles) that are typically included in bylaws
•Name of Organization
•Purpose of Organization
•Membership Requirements
•Titles and Responsibilities of officers
•Meetings
•Committees assignments
•How meetings will be conducted
What phrase does the President state to start the meeting?
The meeting will come to order
Who heads the Bylaws Committee?
Parliamentarian or Bylaws Chair
When was the last update to the teen bylaws?
Summer 2017
What is the standard format of bylaws?
Articles and sections
What phrase is used to make a motion?
I move that....
What is the name of the South Central Region Chair on the National Constitution and Bylaws Committee?
Tonya Tarpeh
Who is the teen President?
Zaria
You can amend a bylaw without voting.
True or False?
False
A motion does not need to be seconded. True or False
False
Name 2 of the governing documents of Jack and Jill
National Charter (Articles of Incorporation)
⊱ National Constitution and Bylaws
⊱ National Convention Resolutions
⊱ National Policy and Procedures Manual
⊱ Financial Handbook
⊱ Local Chapter Bylaws – cannot conflict with National Bylaws
⊱ Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised