The parliamentarian assists the president by advising on parliamentary procedure. In accordance with the association's bylaws, the parliamentarian chairs the bylaws committee, arranges the first meeting of the nominating committee and provides information for the nomination and election process.
For more information, please review the Parliamentarian Job Description.
Contact your council parliamentarian, if in council, if you have questions. Out of council associations contact me, Sue King, parliamentarian@ninthdistrictpta.org.
Bylaws Basics
Bylaws describe the purpose of PTA and its' mission, and members’ rights. A copy of the association’s Bylaws for Local PTA/PTSA Units must be made available to any association member upon request. A copy should be provided to all officers and board members. Each executive board member is responsible for making a thorough study of them. For more information, visit - The Essential Role of Bylaws.
Updating Your Unit Bylaws
Assist in revising the bylaws and standing rules. This should be done by every unit at least once every five years, according to procedures. Fillable PDF's are available.
Bylaws Templates and Resources
Included here are the bylaws templates. One of these templates must be used when updating bylaws.
Generic Bylaws - English/Spanish Format
Also included are:
Instructions for Completing the Standard Bylaws
Reviewing and Amending PTA Bylaws
Parliamentary Authority
In addition to the association bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order also provides authority for our PTA work. Every PTA should have a copy of one or both versions of these books. The expense is a legitimate PTA expenditure.
***ARTICLE XV – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
"The rules contained in the current edition of ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED shall govern the National PTA and this association in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not in conflict with these bylaws, those of the California State PTA, the National PTA, the articles of incorporation and the California Nonprofit Corporation Law."
Questions?
Contact the Ninth District PTA Parliamentarian, Sue King, at parliamentarian@ninthdistrictpta.org.