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The provisions are provided as a guideline only. The specific legal requirements for formation of a non-profit corporation vary from state to state. The following provisions may or may not be in compliance with specific state laws.  \nMembers considering formation of a state or local chapter are urged to seek appropriate legal counsel and tax advice prior to the incorporation process.  \nSample Bylaws 1  \nSuggested Chapter Bylaws  \nBYLAWS  \nOF  \n______________________________________________________________,  \nA   Nonprofit Corporation  \nOffices  \n1.01 Principal Office. The principal office of   , a  \n  nonprofit corporation (hereinafter referred to as the \"Corporation\"), shall be located at:  \nThe Corporation may relocate the principal office, and may also establish such other offices, as the Board of Directors shall direct if the business of the Corporation so requires.  \n1.02 Registered Office and Agent. The Corporation shall maintain a registered office and a registered agent within the State of   in accordance with the requirements of the   [Nonprofit Corporation Act ] . The location of the registered office and the designation of the registered agent shall be approved by the Board of Directors.  \nPurpose  \n2.01 Nonprofit Purpose. This Corporation is a nonprofit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the [Nonprofit Corporation Act] of the State of   and is organized for the purposes set forth in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(6) or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law. Within the context of these general purposes, the Corporation’s specific purposes shall be to study morbid obesity and advance theart and science of bariatric surgery by: [1) the encouragement of its members to pursue  \nSample Bylaws 2  \ninvestigations both in the clinic and laboratory; 2) the interchange of ideas, information and experience pertaining to bariatric surgery; 3) the establishment of guidelines for patient selection and care; 4) the promotion of guidelines for patient selection and care; 5) the promotion of improved perioperative and long-term care of patients and the reduction of patient risk; 6) the fostering of educational programs for physicians, paramedical persons and laypeople; and 7) the promotion of outcome studies and quality assurance. ] Notwithstanding any other provision in these Bylaws, the Corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that do not further the purpose of this Corporation, and the Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(6) or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law.  \n2.02 Dedication of Property. (a) All corporate property is irrevocably dedicated to the purposes set forth in section 2.01. No part of the net earnings of this Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any of its directors, trustees, officers, or members, or to the benefit of any private person except as reasonable compensation for services rendered, goods received, and other property or valuable thing which maybe acquired by the Corporation for the accomplishment of its purposes.  \n(b) On the winding up and dissolution of this Corporation, after paying or adequately providing for the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Corporation, the remaining assets of this Corporation shall be distributed to nonprofit funds, foundations or corporations which have established their tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6), or the corresponding provision ","cbCaiicuGqpytlgT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiicuGqpytlgT","pdf",85012,"English","# Sample Bylaws\n## For Formation of a State or Local Chapter\n## Offices\n### 1.01 Principal Office\n### 1.02 Registered Office and Agent\n## Purpose\n### 2.01 Nonprofit Purpose\n### 2.02 Dedication of Property\n## Construction\n### 3.01 Rules of Construction and Definitions\n## Members\n### 4.01 Classes\n### 4.02 Qualifications and Voting Rights of Member Classes\n#### 4.02.1 Regular Members\n#### 4.02.2 Associate Members","[{\"question\":\"Is the sample bylaws text legally binding for state chapter formation?\",\"answer\":\"No. The provisions are provided as a guideline only and may or may not comply with specific state laws.\"},{\"question\":\"What corporate offices must the nonprofit maintain under the sample bylaws?\",\"answer\":\"The corporation must have a principal office and a registered office with a registered agent within the state, as approved by the Board of Directors.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the sample bylaws define the nonprofit purpose?\",\"answer\":\"It states the corporation is organized as a nonprofit under the state nonprofit corporation act and for purposes tied to Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(6), focused on research, education, and advancement related to bariatric surgery.\"}]","Sample Bylaws - Suggested Chapter Bylaws - Bylaws | PDF",6]