PTO - 4 Primary Reasons To Have Bylaws

From PTO Today (www.ptotoday.com)

Consistency.  Rules and policies that have been documented in the form of bylaws can be applied consistently so that emotion and personalities do not get involved.


Efficiency.  Your bylaws include procedures for decision making so that your PTO can conduct all its business according to the rules and as efficiently as possible.


Protection.  Strong bylaws help protect the group from internal conflict, financial risk, and “mission creep”.


Legitimacy.  A strong set of bylaws is a sign that the PTO takes itself seriously.  Bylaws give the members assurance of the mission, structure, and policies of the group.  Besides, the IRS requires bylaws if your PTO files for 501 (c) (3) status.


* Mission creep is the expansion of a project or mission beyond its original goals, often after initial successes.

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