Learn Practice Elements 2B2 and 2B3: Operating in Accordance with Established Bylaws and Reviewing Bylaws

This includes bylaws of the accredited Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

This includes bylaws of the accredited Aspen Valley Land Trust (CO).

This includes bylaws of the accredited Crested Butte Land Trust (CO).

This guidance covers Practice 2B: Nonprofit Incorporation and Bylaws.

The following checklist identifies a number of key issues a land trust should consider in drafting or reviewing nonprofit organization bylaws.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 2B. Nonprofit Incorporation and Bylaws, includes three elements. This module addresses Practice 2B1: Incorporate or organize according to the requirements of state law and maintain legal status.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 6A. Fiscal Health, includes five elements. This module addresses Practice 6A4: Build and maintain sufficient operating reserves to sustain operations.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 11C: Conservation Easement Monitoring, includes three elements. This module addresses the second element, 11C2.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 9F: Title Investigation and Recording, includes three elements. This module addresses the third element, 9F3.

Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 12B. Land Management and Stewardship, includes four elements. This module addresses Practice Element 12B1.