Author: Kevin J. Smith

While a corporation is not required to have bylaws, they are often used to formalize procedures and govern how various powers should be exercised. This paper explores the role of bylaws and how they are passed, and common and less common corporate bylaws. It also includes a set of model standard bylaws.

These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting program in Edmonton on June 5, 2025.