Bylaw Update Instructions 2022

Every biennium after the Zonta International Convention, ZI provides an updated Club Bylaw Template that must be adopted by club members to be sure club bylaws are in sync with changes made by delegates at Convention. There are very few changes from the 2021 template. Review the Action Required and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

ACTION REQUIRED
If the club hasn’t updated the bylaws in the last 4 years, please customize the 2023 Template as directed on the 1st page. When completed, distribute to all members for review and approval. A 2/3 vote is required to adopt the Bylaws. Send an electronic copy of the approved Bylaws to info@ZontaDistrict1.org for the District Archive.

If the club updated the bylaws with the 2021 Template, please edit your document to reflect changes in the 2023 bylaw version. [For most of you the changes will be minimal – see below for the changes I found for my club.] When completed, distribute to all members for review and approval. A 2/3 vote is required to adopt the Bylaws. Send an electronic copy of the approved Bylaws to info@ZontaDistrict1.org for the District Archive.

IV Membership

Sec. 1 Remove “classification” from limitations on who can be a member
Sec. 2 Remove “experience in recognized business or profession” from who can be a member

VII Officers and Directors
Sec. 6 Remove the procedure language about removal from office and reference the Removal Policy on the Zonta website

XI Suspension or Expulsion
Remove the procedure language about suspension or expulsion and reference the Suspension/Expulsion Policy. (See Policy attached)

Throughout the document, check the following in your bylaws:

“INDIVIDUAL” replaces person or men/women

“CHAIRS” replaces chairperson or chairman