Book1 – ARTICLE XIX – Chapter Bylaws Requirements

ARTICLE XIX – Chapter Bylaws Requirements

Section 1 – Adoption

Each chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Idaho (BCHI) shall adopt bylaws consistent with the BCHI State Bylaws and Rules of Order. No chapter bylaws may conflict with state or national bylaws.

Section 2 – Minimum Required Provisions

Chapter bylaws shall, at a minimum, include provisions addressing the following:

a) Name and Purpose –

The chapter’s official name and a statement of purpose consistent with BCHI’s charitable, educational, and equestrian objectives.

b) Membership –

Classification of membership (e.g., Individual, Family, Non-Affiliated), eligibility requirements, rights, and privileges, including voting and eligibility to hold office.

c) Officers and Governance –

Required officer positions, duties, term lengths, eligibility, and election procedures.

d) Meetings –

Schedule of regular meetings, notice requirements, and quorum necessary for conducting chapter business.

e) Committees –

Authority to establish committees, appointment of chairs, and committee responsibilities.

f) Amendments –

Procedure for amending chapter bylaws, ensuring amendments do not conflict with state or national bylaws.

g) Dissolution –

Procedure for dissolution of the chapter and disposition of assets, which shall be consistent with BCHI policies and nonprofit requirements.

h) Fiscal Year –

Definition of the chapter’s fiscal year, aligned with BCHI policy.

i) Other Provisions –

Any other provisions required by BCHI Rules of Order or state and federal law.

Section 3 – State Oversight

The BCHI State Board shall review chapter bylaws upon initial adoption and whenever amended to ensure compliance with state and national bylaws. Non-compliant bylaws must be corrected within a time frame determined by the State Board.