Article Archives >> To the Point
At the last election of officers, the members voted for officers for terms of two years. Before the next election, the Board extended the terms for another year. The bylaws used to require that any changes had to be approved by the members, but the Board changed the rule so they can make changes without notice or approval from the members. Are there any IRS rules that vest power in the members?
The IRS does not normally govern the internal governance of nonprofit organizations. State law will normally control such questions. In most cases it is unlikely that the Board can unilaterally limit the rights of members, although some state laws may permit it. Consult an attorney familiar with the nonprofit law of your state for a more specific answer.
Article Archives >> To the Point
By Ronald W. Clement |
What our readers say about Nonprofit Issues
Once again you've tackled a tricky question and explained it so we all can understand the issue.--M.V.
Thank you for your informative and keen advice on nonprofit matters. I believe it's a unique and concise place to get answers to this often wispy area called nonprofit. --R.T.
Have a question?
If you can't find your answer, submit a question and Don will pick one question a week to answer online and to include in our weekly e-mail notice.
Other ways to
find answers:
Talk to the Editor
Next Conference Call:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Participate
in this bi-monthly telephone seminar conference call and ask your questions directly to Editor
Don Kramer.
Access the entire site
($9.95/24 hours, $17.95/3 months).
Nonprofit Issues
Live
Full Day Program
A well-received full-day
program that covers the current hottest topics in nonprofit
law. Qualifies in Pennsylvania
for Continuing Education credits.
Speaking Engagements
Don is available for programs and speaking engagements ranging from
a one-hour presentation to a full-day primer on nonprofit law. Contact
us if you are interested in having him speak at your program.