Not wrong to start the process but perhaps a way to make it a more cooperative process is to put it into a committee. I think most of us believe bylaws are improtant but if they are fashion by just one person then they can become more of a personal mandate than a guide for governing your organization. I'd regroup and set up a committee to look at the issue of by laws and have them developed for all to approve.
Recently, our school named pto officers. The officers for the past four years have done what they pleased, when they pleased. Money missing, jobs not done, no organization. Nothing to follow. I have done many positive things in the past few years there. I have been recognized for them and think that may be a problem.
I came up with a basic plan for by-laws as President. The school faculty members have expressed concerns & they think are needed, they are tired of watching one person do it all, and watching the jelousy of other officers build. The other officers sometimes feel above everyone else, they come first, and I am there to help the kids.
When I came up with a manual-bylaws & gave it out at a meeting some officers lost control! I explained it was a basic plan, and could be revised, and amended by the board.(all of us) they feel they should not have duties etc.
They do not want to follow rules, they do not want to have accountability. Was I wrong to start this process? Who has the right to start by-laws if officers feel they are not needed? Can the staff of the school request by-laws?
