Term Limit

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Last Updated on June 16, 2025 by Hannah Seeley

A term limit is the maximum number of consecutive terms someone can serve in a leadership role. Most member organizations define term limits in their bylaws. While these limits can make it more challenging to source consistent leadership (especially in small organizations), they’re critical to encourage new perspectives and prevent the consolidation of power. Ultimately, leadership turnover is a good thing that supports healthy governance, which is why all organizations should establish term limits.