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Duty of Obedience

A woman in business attire presents to four colleagues in a conference room, with a screen behind her highlighting the Duty of Obedience and illustrating the importance of following bylaws, policies, and laws.

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Last Updated on June 9, 2026 by Hannah Seeley

Organizational bylaws exist for a reason, and all members – especially board members – must follow these rules. The duty of obedience requires leaders to follow your policies and laws at all times. That’s incredibly important during elections, where failing to follow the rules could lead to compliance violations and erode trust with members.

Categories: Governance & Organizational Structure
Tags: Governance, Legal & Compliance
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