How to Ensure Your Bylaws Protect You and Your Board with Cliff Walters

This week, we are discussing the importance of bylaws with Cliff Walters of Blalock Walters, P.A. Cliff delivers an abundance of invaluable insights for individuals currently involved in board service or considering taking on the role. He delves into crucial aspects of board service, like the significance of bylaws in safeguarding both board members and the organization, illuminating the roles and responsibilities incumbent upon board members, shedding light on areas of potential risk that board members ought to be well-versed in, and delving into numerous other essential topics. 

 

Timestamps:

01:05 - Interview starts

01:30 - Cliff introduces himself

02:25 - The importance of by-laws

03:50 - The Articles of Incorporation

04:25 - Cliff’s by-laws philosophy

06:25 - Should you change the Articles of Incorporation or the By-laws for consistency?

08:25 - Is there one area you organizations can improve upon?

09:15 - Every board member should read the by-laws

10:28 - Key parts of the by-laws

12:02 - What committees do you recommend nonprofits have?

16:50 - How should ad-hoc committees be structured?

18:40 - How should committees operate?

21:23 - Cliff’s advice for board member tenure

24:24 - Cliff’s advice for officer tenure

26:40 - Roles and responsibilities of the board

31:10 - Areas of risk the board should be aware of

36:20 - Advice for those who might be interested in serving on a board

38:30 - Recapping with Read

 

 

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