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Governance Committee
Bylaws CommitteeWe keep the association's governing rules current, and we bring every change to the members for a vote. How we work
Convenes for periodic review; busiest before the Annual Members Meeting
Open to
Every member; a natural fit for the detail-minded
Contact
What this committee doesThe Bylaws Committee keeps the association's Amended and Restated Bylaws current. It reviews the bylaws on a regular cycle, works out where the text has fallen behind how Queen's Bench actually operates or behind California nonprofit law, and drafts proposed revisions for the Board and the membership to consider. Proposed revisions are circulated to members ahead of the Annual Members Meeting, held each October or November, where the membership votes on them.
Good to knowThe members have the last wordUnder Article IX, the Board may amend some provisions on its own, but any change that affects members' rights, classes, or voting requires approval by the Voting Members. Members receive at least ten days' notice of the meeting, along with a copy of the proposed amendments or a link to them. (Bylaws, Art. IX.) Where to read the bylawsThe full Amended and Restated Bylaws (restated 2024) are posted in the members' area. Sign in to your member profile to read them in full. You don't have to be on the BoardCommittee chairs and members are drawn from the whole membership, not just the Board. The President nominates each committee's chair and a majority of the Board approves the selection. (Bylaws, Art. VI, § C.) Who leads this committee
Kara WildCo-Chair
Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Eliza RodriguesCo-Chair
Corporate Counsel
Reach both chairs and the Administrator at bylaws@queensbench.org, so nothing falls through when leadership rotates in January. Join this committeeThere's no application. Tell us you're interested and we'll bring you in on the next review. It helps to enjoy careful reading; the work rewards precision. Committee leadership and review schedule are current as of July 2026 and change from year to year. Corrections and updates: admin@queensbench.org. |