Lester L. Dahms Memorial Foundation

Annual Dahms Bierbaum Workshop

November 6 - 8, 2009

“State Codes for Nonprofit Corporations: Overview for Parliamentarians”

Looking for something different, something that will broaden your horizons and give you a whole new perspective on the parliamentary profession? This workshop, taught by two expert attorneys and two non-attorney parliamentarians experienced in working with nonprofit corporations, may be just what you are looking for. Nonprofit corporation codes remain a “mystery” to many parliamentarians, but understanding how these codes work is an essential part of our work. Exactly what do parliamentarians need to know about the applicable codes for nonprofit corporations? How can we be certain that we are matching the right code to the needs of our client organization? What are default provisions and how do they operate in practice? Where are states currently heading in revising their codes, and how might this affect our clients? In which areas are the states codes most likely to override the adopted parliamentary authority? How can the parliamentarian provide advice regarding the interpretation of state codes without inviting accusations of giving “legal advice”? This workshop will address these and many other questions pertaining to the parliamentarian and the law. The workshop is targeted to parliamentarians who work with nonprofit corporations, those who anticipate working with such organizations in the foreseeable future, and attorneys seeking to broaden their knowledge of state corporate codes.

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.