The BAYS Articles of Organization are filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Proposed changes shall be submitted in writing to the BAYS Secretary or President, who shall place the proposed amendments to the Articles of Organization on the agenda of the next Regular Board meeting. If the Board approves the proposed amendments by a two-thirds majority, then they shall be submitted to the members at the next Annual or Special General Meeting of the members with a recommendation for approval. Passage at that meeting must be by a vote of two-thirds of all of the members (not just two-thirds of the members who vote).

Notice of such a meeting of the members and the details of the proposed amendment shall be sent to all member organizations at least one week before the meeting.

These Bylaws should represent the wishes of the BAYS Membership. Therefore, any new bylaws or changes to existing ones, whether proposed by a Board member or any other member of BAYS, shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary or President, who shall place the proposed amendments to the bylaws on the agenda of the next Regular Board meeting. If the Board approves the proposed bylaw amendments, provided they do not contravene the Articles of Organization, they shall take effect immediately but shall be submitted for confirmation, with a recommendation for approval, to the members at the next Annual or Special General Meeting of the members.

Notice of such a meeting of the members and the details of the proposed amendment shall be sent to all member organizations at least one week before the meeting.

The Board of Directors may from time to time approve at a Regular Meeting, by a majority of those present and voting, playing rules, policies, and procedures which, provided they do not contravene the BAYS Articles of Organization and these BAYS Bylaws, shall be binding upon all BAYS Members, member representatives, and Directors.