BYLAWS QUESTIONS?  1. We are returning to complete our online bylaws revision. What now? Click here to continue. You will begin with Step 2., where you left off.

2. Our local unit received notification that our bylaws are due for revision in 2007/08. How do we complete the revision?
Click here to proceed with instructions on how to revise online.
Hardcopy files are available in Bylaws Library if you want to write in your revisions.

3. How do I know if my bylaws are due this year?
Click here for 2007/08 list - still don't see your unit? Email: info@vapta.org Subject line: Bylaws Inquiry to see when your bylaws were last revised or to request a copy)

4. We don't know when our bylaws were last revised. How can we find out? Email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please explain the nature of your inquiry in the request.

5. We want to amend our bylaws.   How do we proceed?
Click here to go to the Amendment instructions and forms. Note: If you want to increase dues collected, an amendment is necessary. If you have questions about the amendment process, email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please explain the nature of your inquiry in the request.

6. Our bylaws aren't due for revision, but we would like to revise now. What do we do? Email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please explain the nature of your inquiry in the request.

7.  Our bylaws were revised more than 5 years ago. What do we do? Review the Bylaws Revisions information about the Bylaws Committee and how to proceed. A unit with bylaws out of date is a unit not in good standing. The VAPTA will be glad to help you revise your bylaws. If you have questions, email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please explain the nature of your inquiry in the request.

8.Once we submit bylaws, how long does it take to be approved so our unit can be in good standing? Once you submit your adopted bylaws to the state office, your unit is considered in good standing provided other "good standing" criteria are met. Bylaws are reviewed by the state bylaws committee and even if they are returned to your local unit for corrections and discussion, you will remain in good standing during a four-month grace period to make corrections to your bylaws and resubmit to the state bylaws committee.

9. We need a copy of our local unit bylaws. How do we get a copy? Email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please include your Local Unit Name in the request as well as a phone number for day and night contact.

10. I would like to read a sample copy of local unit bylaws. How do I get a copy? Click here to download a sample copy. Click here for a sample that includes President Elect language.

11. Where can I get a copy of the current state bylaws?
Click here to download state bylaws in PDF: goes to Bylaws Library. 

12. We are a new local unit and need to submit bylaws. Where do we start? Email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please explain the nature of your inquiry in the request.

13. Our school is closing and the students will attend two new schools. What do we do? Email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry. Please explain the nature of our inquiry in the request.

14. Can our local unit have co-presidents?
Click here for information about PTA & co-presidents.

15. If we can't have co-president's what are the alternatives? Click here to read about the position of President-Elect. Click here to read about delegating authority to the Vice-President or other officers.

16. We have a question that has not been addressed so far. Who do we ask? Email info@vapta.org. In the "SUBJECT LINE" type: Bylaws Inquiry.Please explain the nature of your inquiry in the request.