This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Sample Bylaws For Nonprofit With Members In Broward
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All charities soliciting within the state of Florida (excluding religious, educational, political and governmental agencies) are required to register and file financial information with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Florida. Florida law requires corporations to adopt bylaws.
Bylaws are the rules used by the board to govern the organization. Florida does not require a copy of the bylaws to be filed with the state. Regardless of filing requirement, their creation is a part of the formation process and is required by state law.
Nonprofit Corporations Soliciting Donations Chapter 496, F.S., the Solicitation of Contributions Act, requires anyone who solicits donations from a location in Florida or from people in Florida to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and to renew annually.
Choosing the Nonprofit Organization's Directors When forming a 501(c)(3) in Florida, founders are required to have a board of at least three directors. Typically, those serving on the board of directors are selected by the person or people who are incorporating the non-profit organization.