State PTA Governance
A BYLAW is a rule or law established by an organization or community to regulate itself, as allowed or provided for by some higher authority. The higher authority, generally a legislature or some other government body, establishes the degree of control that the bylaws may exercise.
STANDING RULES are the rules an organization uses to administer its affairs under the provision of its bylaws. They set forth the procedures adopted to accomplish specific areas of specific work. Standing Rules are more flexible than bylaws.
Each year, Minnesota PTA's Board of Directors reviews, and amends if necessary, a Code of Ethics. Once agreed upon, individual board members sign a copy and keep a copy to review over the course of the year.
We encourage out local unit PTA Boards to do the same. If you choose, you may make a copy of Minnesota PTA's Code of Ethics for your PTA to use.
In addition to the Code of Ethics, Minnesota PTA's Board of Directors also has a discussion about what is expected of us as individuals who serve on the Board. Once agreed upon, individual board members sign a copy and keep a copy to review over the course of the year.
We encourage out local unit PTA Boards to do the same. If you choose, you may make a copy of Minnesota PTA's Board Expectations and tailor it to meet your local unit's needs.