While the member-elected leadership has considerable responsibility for day-to-day operations the by-laws establish fairly rigorous parameters within which leadership must function. More importantly, the by-laws themselves and all amendments to them require membership approval. Additionally, membership itself reserves the authority to initiate amendments. Leadership has the responsibility to review by-laws to assure compliance with relevant law and good organizational and business practice but its authority in by-law matters is confined to recommendations as to what, in its judgment, represents appropriate additions or modifications.
