District 1 Bylaws, Resolutions, Protocol Chair
Joyce Heck, Zonta Club of Concord NH USA
Every biennium after the Zonta International Convention, ZI updates the Bylaws and Manuals to reflect changes made by delegate vote or for clarification. These documents are the tools that govern participation in Zonta. Members are strongly encouraged to take the Zonta Leadership Program – Governance modules, for a better understanding of how we operate.
Each biennium, Clubs are responsible for updating the Club Bylaws to reflect changes from the International Convention. ZI provides a Bylaw Template to help with this task. In addition, District and Club board members and elected and appointed committee members must sign a Conflict of Interest form. Both of the documents are included below.
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 […]