At a Special Meeting on 9 April 2026, the USUBC members unanimously adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Council. This marks a major achievement and an important milestone for USUBC, completing a comprehensive revision of the original Bylaws that have guided the Council for more than 30 years.
The new Bylaws introduce a modern governance framework that reflects USUBC’s growth to more than 200 members and aligns with best practices in nonprofit governance and applicable District of Columbia law.
Key substantive changes include:
- Reorganizing the Executive Committee into a Board of Directors, replacing a legacy model in which all members held board seats—an approach no longer sustainable given current membership size.
- Establishing two-year terms for Directors (instead of one year) to enhance continuity and institutional stability.
- Replacing the previous Board-based governance structure with Meetings of Members (Annual and Special), where designated representatives of Regular Members are authorized to vote.
- Providing that the President & CEO will be appointed by the Board of Directors rather than elected annually, aligning with recognized governance best practices.
In addition to these structural reforms, the new Bylaws incorporate a range of technical improvements designed to modernize day-to-day operations.
USUBC congratulates all our members with this major milestone, and extends special thanks to the USUBC Executive Committee members and leadership who contributed considerable time and efforts in preparation of the new Bylaws, as well as to our external counsel, Sarah E. Mooney, Esq., partner, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP, for her most valuable legal support.