Unit Bylaw Guidelines and Other Useful Information

Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (C&B)

Unit BYLAWS

Here are links to bylaws for Divisions, Local Sections, and International Chemical Sciences Chapters.

• Divisions
• Local Sections
• International Chemical Sciences Chapters

Unit Bylaws – Status

This report includes the status of Division and Local Section bylaws in progress or with certification dates of 2003-present.

• Unit Bylaws Status Report

Guidelines and Information

The Committee has developed language that is legal and consistent with the Society's governing documents. The most frequently requested documents are available here.

• BRIEF bylaw review and amendment process
• Quick Guide for making proposed bylaw changes
• The Preparation and Amendment of DIVISION Bylaws
• The Preparation and Amendment of LOCAL SECTION Bylaws
• The Preparation and Amendment of International Chemical Sciences Chapter Bylaws
• Charter Bylaws for New International Chemical Sciences Chapters
• Charter Bylaws for New Local Sections
• Bylaws for Divisions in Probationary Status
• member vs. MEMBER

The Committee stands ready to review bylaw proposals before they are voted on. Time and expense for additional elections are thus conserved in those cases where the changes that are sought cannot be approved.

Contact us

If you have any questions or if you need the current version of your unit’s bylaws, contact us at

• bylaws@acs.org for the Committee’s Staff Liaison, Barbara Polansky
• 202-872-4071 or 800-227-5558, ext. 4071