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29 May
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Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes

The ABA Membership is being asked to vote on whether to approve proposed changes to ABA’s Bylaws, recommended by ABA’s new general counsel and recommended unanimously by the ABA Board. 

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02 Feb
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Material Changes in the Proposed Bylaws Revision

Here is an in-depth look at the changes put forth in this year's proposed Bylaws revision.

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02 Feb
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ABA Board Announces Proposed Bylaws Changes

The ABA Board of Directors is responsible for four ABA hires: the wealth manager, the auditor, the CEO, and the general counsel. Every three years they review each vendor as part of their checks and balance process. In 2023, the ABA Board hired a new general counsel as part of that review and, as part of the onboarding with the new general counsel, counsel reviewed all of ABA’s legal docs such as the association’s letter of incorporation, IRS Forms 1024 application and determination letter, and the ABA’s Bylaws.

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