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ADAConsultant.org Bylaws

Version 1.0 · Effective April 2026

The governing document of Independent ADA Consultant Association. Amendments require a member vote per Article XI.

Founding-year placeholder. Full bylaws are being finalized with legal advisors during the Association's founding year. The outline below reflects the intended structure. The signed, adopted version will replace this content.

Outline of articles

  1. Name and Purpose — association name, mission, and non-profit status
  2. Membership — classes (Associate, CIAC Member, CIAC+ Fellow, Firm), rights, and obligations
  3. Credentialing — issuance authority, pathway, renewal, suspension, revocation
  4. Board of Directors — size, terms, elections, officer roles, meeting frequency
  5. Committees — credentialing, curriculum, ethics, grievance, nominations
  6. Meetings — annual member meeting, board meetings, special meetings, quorum
  7. Finances — dues schedule, fiscal year, audit requirement, fiduciary duty
  8. Code of Ethics — reference to the separately published code, enforcement process
  9. Conflicts of Interest — disclosure and recusal requirements for board and committee members
  10. Indemnification — protection for officers acting in good faith
  11. Amendments — process for bylaw changes (member vote, notice period)
  12. Dissolution — distribution of assets consistent with non-profit tax status

Questions? Contact the association.