Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules
Diane Kraemer – Department Chairman
constitutionbylaws@ndala.org
Photo courtesy: IceBerg Images by Candace (Candace Berg)
April 13, 2026
Dear Unit Presidents,
Posted below for your review with your unit members are the proposed changes to the Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules for the American Legion Auxiliary.
Based on recommendation of the Committee appointed by Department President, Candace Berg, the Department Standing Rules are now sorted into categories. We are confident that the categories will make it easier to find specific rules and make future revisions when necessary.
Please review with your members and be prepared to vote on them at the 2026 Department Convention in June.
Diane Kraemer, Department Constitution Bylaws Chairman
Program Engagement Plan Constitution Bylaws 2025-2026
Current Constitution and Bylaws
- Department Constitution and Bylaws Certified 7-2024
- Department Standing Rules Certified 7-2024
- Girls State Bylaws revised June 27 2015
- District Constitution (rev 6-28-2021)
Proposed Revisions
Proposed revisions for Governing documents are posted below. Writings in red (within the document) are the proposed changes.
Based on recommendation of the Committee appointed by Department President, Candace Berg, the Department Standing Rules are now sorted into categories. We are confident that the categories will make it easier to find specific rules and make future revisions when necessary.
- Constitution and Bylaws Unit Letter 4-2026
- Constitution, Bylaws, Standing Rules, and Policies Proposed 2026 (as of 4-22-2026)
National Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules (members only)
- HOW TO CONDUCT A MEETING
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Basic Parliamentary Procedure (Courtesy National)
- Basic Parliamentary Principles
- Official Roberts Rules website
