September 21, 2015 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

"Using Bylaws to 'Hardwire' Good Governance" at the New York State Association of Independent Schools' Trustee Governance Workshop

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New York, NY

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All too often Boards approach Bylaws as a necessary evil as opposed to a tool that can ensure good governance. Bylaws establish the Board’s operational guidelines and, if carefully crafted, can assist the Board hardwire good governance. Independent school lawyer Caryn Pass will describe methods for drafting proactive Bylaws including sections addressing the selection of Trustees, term limits on leadership, standards of performance and indemnification, and insurance issues.

Speaker:
Caryn G. Pass, Partner, Venable LLP

Visit the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) website for more information.