The bylaw committee has been through a multi-step process, which allowed for various opportunities for input. While the process is not over, here is a timeline of the committee’s work so far:

• Sept. 17, 2024 – Board Roles & Responsibilities, Pt.1: Delegates provided training on the purpose and expectations of nonprofit boards.
• Nov. 12, 2024 – Board Roles & Responsibilities, Pt.2: Delegates reviewed training and discussed core values, decision making, and the traits of a successful board.
• Mar. 15, 2025 – Board Strategic Planning at 2025 Summit: Delegates spent a full day learning and preparing for strategic planning. This included the outlining of core purpose & values, as well as identifying a need for bylaw updates.
• Mar. 19, 2025 – Board of Delegates Meeting: FCC Board Chair calls for the establishment of a bylaw committee.
• April thru September 2025 – Bylaw Committee Meetings
• Aug. 20, 2025 – Bylaw Worksession: Bylaw Committee hosts a worksession to informally introduce and take feedback on the draft bylaws. Small edits provided by attendees
• Sept. 17, 2025 – Formal introduction of the draft bylaws
• October 6, 2025 – Bylaw Committee Meeting
• October 15, 2025 – Board of Delegates Meeting: Meeting ended before discussion of draft bylaws.
• October 29, 2025 – Board of Delegates Special Meeting Part 1: Facilitated worksession with Laurie Wolfe (Foraker) to discuss the bylaws and provide feedback.
• November 18, 2025 – Board of Delegates Special Meeting Part 2: Facilitated worksession with Laurie Wolfe (Foraker) to discuss the bylaws and provide feedback.
• November 19, 2025 – Board of Delegates Meeting
• December 8, 2025 – Bylaw Committee Meeting
• December 22, 2025 – Bylaw Committee Meeting
• January 5, 2026 – Bylaw Committee Meeting
• January 12, 2026 – Bylaw Committee Meeting
• January 21, 2026 – Bylaw Draft 2 published for review by delegates.
• February 18, 2026 – Board ask questions and comment on Draft 2