BY-LAWS OF THE RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SUFFOLK COUNTY. Download PDF Version.What is the Purpose of Bylaws for Nonprofit Organizations? 21, 2022, Governor Hochul signed legislation which updates the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) to align with modern practices. One fact is sure: a nonprofit's bylaws are considered a legal document that dictates how the organization must be governed. Nonprofit bylaws establish procedures, structures, requirements, and guidelines for how it operates. Doing so helps identify conflicts arising from changes in legislation and ensures the organization continues to operate within legal boundaries. Nonprofit bylaws establish procedures, structures, requirements, and guidelines for how it operates. The purpose of bylaws for nonprofits is to offer basic guidance for how the board should act in different situations. Your Bylaws establish procedures for holding elections, organizing meetings and other essential operations of your nonprofit.