Bylaws are ratified. Meetings minutes are taken to create a record of the meeting.The Board shall have up to twenty-one but no fewer than twelve members. The board receives no compensation other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Your nonprofit bylaws describe how your organization will be run. They should encourage transparency and accountability to your community. Are you a nonprofit looking for board members? BoardMatch Montgomery helps nonprofit organizations find effective and engaged board candidates. This form is a sample for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as legal advice. Learn how to write your nonprofit bylaws, Easy step-by-step instructions with free sample bylaws templates to help you get started.