by-laws
Internal governing rules
By-laws are rules that govern the internal affairs of an organization—a corporation, club, or association.
They establish procedures for meetings, elections, membership, and decision-making: The by-laws require a two-thirds vote to amend the charter.
Municipal by-laws (more common in British and Canadian usage) are local regulations with the force of law.
Also spelled bylaws.
Property-possessing residents
- associationGroup with shared aim
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- residentsPeople living somewhere
- condominiumOwned unit, shared grounds
cooperative · subdivision · strata · tenants · membership · housing · committee · board
Local government rules
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- codesSystems for secrecy
- permitsGrants formal authorization
- licensingGranting official permission
enforcement · violations · fines · penalties · municipal · city · local · restrictions
Founding organizational document
- boardFlat rigid panel
- trusteesThose holding assets for others
- directorsThose who lead organizations
- officersThose holding authority
quorum · voting · amendment · ratification · constitution · articles · incorporation · fiduciary
homeowners
Property-possessing residents
- associationGroup with shared aim
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- residentsPeople living somewhere
condominium · cooperative · subdivision · strata · tenants · membership · housing · committee · board · meeting
ordinances
Local government rules
licensing · enforcement · violations · fines · penalties · municipal · city · local · restrictions · requirements
charter
Founding organizational document
officers · quorum · voting · amendment · ratification · constitution · articles · incorporation · fiduciary · authority
- FreemasonryMason, Masons, Freemasons, Freemasonry, lodge
- municipal servicescity services, municipal services, municipal workers, city departments, waste collection
- local governmentcity manager, aldermen, city hall, councillors, councillor
by-lawsnational legislation
Laws governing entire country
federal law · constitutional law · international law · acts of parliament · supreme law
by-lawsunwritten rules
Unstated behavioral expectations
customs · conventions · traditions · social norms · norms