Bylaws update & review

All local PTA units are required to officially review and update their bylaws at least every five years.  This is a H.U.G.S. requirement. Alaska PTA encourages local units to review and update their bylaws often. If the bylaws are not working for a local unit, many parts can be changed to suit the local unit and their membership.  ​

Use the checklist button below for a step-by-step list of tasks to update local PTA unit bylaws. Questions?  Contact Us.

why update? 

Local PTA unit bylaws need to be reviewed every five years to ensure that they are in line with National and Alaska PTA and to make sure that they work well for each unit.
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The most common changes to local unit bylaws are:
  • Local PTA unit membership fees.
  • The minimum number of general membership meetings held annually.
  • Updating officer information (number of officers, who is on the board, and officer duties).

​Changes in bylaws that come directly from National or Alaska PTA do NOT need a general membership vote for approval. 

Revision or amendment?

Revision
Bylaws that are only going through a few changes to specific items or updates to fit the new National or Alaska PTA standards.

Amendment
Local units that are opening up their bylaws document for a complete overhaul, changing many items, would be an amendment. 

Questions or unsure how to proceed with changes to local unit's bylaws? Contact Us or a Region VP.  
Wondering how to start the bylaws process? Use Alaska PTA's step-by-step checklist of tasks to help plan the process. Questions?  Contact Us or a Region VP for more information.  ​