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

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As we approach episode 100, we think it is time to revisit some past episodes. This week, we revisit episode 32 with Cliff Walters.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of bylaws with Cliff Walters of ​Blalock Walters, P.A.​ Cliff offers useful advice for people who are on a board or thinking about joining one. He covers important topics like how bylaws protect both the board members and the organization, explains the duties of board members, highlights risks they should be aware of, and discusses other key issues.

Timestamps:

02:10 – Interview starts

02:35 – Cliff introduces himself

03:30 – The importance of bylaws

04:55 – The Articles of Incorporation

05:30 – Cliff’s by-laws philosophy

07:30 – Should you change the Articles of Incorporation or the bylaws for consistency?

09:30 – Is there one area you organizations can improve upon?

10:20 – Every board member should read the by-laws

11:33 – Key parts of the bylaws

13:07 – What committees do you recommend nonprofits have?

17:55 – How should ad-hoc committees be structured?

19:45 – How should committees operate?

22:28 – Cliff’s advice for board member tenure

25:29 – Cliff’s advice for officer tenure

27:45 – Roles and responsibilities of the board

32:15 – Areas of risk the board should be aware of

37:25 – Advice for those who might be interested in serving on a board

39:35 – Recapping with Read

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