Just like people, culture, PIEs and laws; Boards, Bylaws , Nominatting committees, etc. Come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors ('specially pumkin- on the social pg)

Some states and the IRS charge fees if articles of incorporation, bylaws or tax status is changed - some do not.

Some Parent groups end with an A or O or club - its still basically the same and one doesnt neccessarily need an acronym or is one better (regardless of what some may say)

The myriad of PTA, PTO, nonprofit boards are just examples or blueprints of what worked for them and may not be used or needed by others

Typically a nonprofit can incorporate with state (or not), file bylaws and file with IRS that is really all that is needed (besides what is spelled out in bylaws) and needs a board

Some have members (some dont), some have chairs on board (some dont), some have 3 board pos (some have many more), some have nominating committees (some dont) -- Its the founders or boards with member input (at some point) to figure out what works best for you and your volunteers strentghts, weaknesses, needs and wants

Just because my nonprofits organization structure works doesnt mean it will work for someone else but its nice to have a point of reference of examples of other ideas -- as is posted lots on here -- as volunteers we dont always have alot of time so why reinvent the wheel???

Gather info and examples then go with what your group is confortable with- it should alaways be a ever evolving work in progress (but at the groups designated pace) -- some change bylaws some dont -- stagnation and doing it 'because its alwys been that way' can be just as big a group killer as too much change.

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we also have no nominating committee, our principal is in charge of nominations and elections, it works for us and we have a pretty large group.

Bertha;130120 wrote: All PTA/PTO's have nominating committees. I can't see the system working without one.

I am sure that this is not true because my group does not have one. We could never fill it, except with the same people who would likely be nominated. We nominate from the floor. That's it. Beyond a pulse, the only requirements are that you have registered with PTO and are sure you can aommit to doing your best for a year.

I wish we could be selective.

Sometimes , because you change your bylaws, there is a cost incurred.
When changing the fiscal year in your bylaws, and you've done it more than once in ten years, there is sometimes a fee charged by the IRS.

Jane, according to the PTA Annual resource book it states " It is the responsibilty of the nominating committee to recognize and seek qualified nominees for the elected leadership of the PTA. The members of the committee, therefore, have a tremendous influence on the future of the PTA and should be carefully elected.

The nominating committee's major role and responsiblity is to nominate the best qualified, available nominee for each office. "

Not sure if this helps. All PTA/PTO's have nominating committees. I can't see the system working without one.

There is no cost in updating your bylaws, it is done within your own group. From experience if your bylaws do say every five years that is one of the things I would change, we are truly changing ours now for the first time in five years and some of the changes are drastic! WE are finding out the hard way that they are not good for our group at this point, what worked five years ago doesn't now! At least not for us!