<p> HOW DO STANDING RULES DIFFER FROM BYLAWS?</p><p>Standing Rules Bylaws Standing Rules relate to the details of Bylaws contain the basic rules of the the administration of the organization. organization. They supersede all other rules except the corporate charter if there is one. They are adopted to supplement and interpret the bylaws. A Standing Rule is adopted by a Bylaws cannot be amended without majority vote at any business meeting previous notice to the members and without previous notice and continues the vote of a specified large majority. in force until it is rescinded or PTA bylaws must include certain amended. Generally Standing Rules articles with verbatim language are amended and sections by a two- mandated by the National and State thirds vote without previous notice or PTA. These articles and sections can by a majority vote when prior notice not be amended, altered, or deleted. has been given. Standing Rules generally are not Bylaws must be adopted when a PTA is adopted at the time a PTA is organized, organized. but individually if and when the need arise. Local and Council PTA Standing Rules Local and Council PTA bylaws must be require no approval from the State approved by the State PTA. PTA, but they must not conflict with the bylaws. A Standing Rule can be suspended for Bylaws can not be suspended. the duration of any session.</p>