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​​Governing Documents

HOW TO CREATE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR A UNIT

​--Explanation of American Legion Auxiliary Preamble

 --Explanation of the Sections of a Unit Constitution, Bylaws, & Standing Rules (updated July 2025) 

​--Template to Create a Unit Constitution, Bylaws, & Standing Rules (updated Feb. 2024)

--Editable Unit Constitution, Bylaws, & Standing Rules for Windows based computer (.docx) click here

--Editable Unit Constitution, Bylaws, & Standing Rules for other systems  (.txt) click here

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1.  GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

​--June 2024  Department Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules

--June 2024  Department Addendum to Standing Rules

--June 2024  Department Policies and Procedures

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​HOW TO WRITE A RESOLUTION

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--A Resolution Illustrating Its Own Proper Form