There are a number of times when the Model Constitution refers to bylaws and continuing resolutions. Such references require or imply that bylaws or continuing resolutions related to the topic at hand will exist.

Required

There are a few times where the Model Constitution requires that bylaws be created. These instances are considered required because a required provision instructs the congregation to create such bylaws.

• *C4.04. instructs congregations to create bylaws describing the organizational structure.
• *C8.05. instructs congregations to create bylaws describing removal due to inactivity.

Strongly Suggested

Some nonrequired provisions also instruct the congregation to create bylaws. Unless the language is changed by the congregation, such bylaws should be created.

• C5.05. instructs congregations to specify the operation of the mission endowment fund in the bylaws or continuing resolutions.
• C10.01. instructs congregations to specify the time of the regular meetings in the bylaws.
• C11.01. instructs congregations to specify the duties of officers in the bylaws.
• C13.07. instructs congregations to specify the duties of committees in the bylaws or continuing resolutions.

Additionally Implied

Some provisions suggest bylaws may exist, but do not require the creation of such bylaws.

• *C8.02.c. suggests there may be other rights and privileges ascribed to voting members. Such privileges would be enumerated in a bylaw under *C8.04.
• *C19.01. suggests provisions be made related to indemnification.

Many other provisions of all types could be created throughout the Constitution, but if a provision mentions the existence of other provisions, those provisions should exist.