Bylaws, Petitions, C&B, and Key Guidelines and Policies

• Bulletin 5 as of July 1, 2016
  • Change document as of July 1, 2016 (details of changes approved in 2016 and in force as of July 1, 2016)
• PETITIONS to amend the Society’s Constitution and Bylaws (see Bulletin 5 for guidelines on how to prepare and submit petitions)

On behalf of Council, the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (C&B) certifies bylaws for Divisions, Local Sections, and International Chemical Sciences Chapters. The certified bylaws (noted with their dates of certification) are available at the links below:

• Divisions
• Local Sections
• International Chemical Sciences Chapters
• Options to amend your bylaws
• FAQ

• BYLAWS STATUS Reports - Divisions and Local Sections
  
  • Status report of Division bylaws
  • Status report of Local Section bylaws
  • C&B summary report to DAC and LSAC - Philadelphia

• CPC's guidelines and policies: go to the Council page
• Volunteer/National Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy (in Bulletin 5)
• The Chemical Professional's Code of Conduct
  
• Professional Employment Guidelines
• Academic Professional Guidelines

If you have any questions or need assistance in updating your bylaws or about petitions to amend ACS’s Constitution and Bylaws, please contact us:

• bylaws@acs.org for C&B's Staff Liaison, Barbara Polansky
• 202-872-4071 or 800-227-5558, ext. 4071
• C&B Committee Documents and information about C&B