1. The Effective Operation of the Parent Club

2. Five of the MOST Commonly Asked Questions by Parent Clubs
The Order of Authority; - State Law - Constitution/Bylaws - Rules of Order (Parliamentary Authority) - Standing Rules

3. 2. By-law Related Dispute Resolution; - What - Not Who
Five of the MOST Commonly Asked Questions by Parent Clubs
2. By-law Related Dispute Resolution; What Not Who
AKC is interested in using all available means to correct any deficiencies, not to punish any individual or group of individuals – the AKC is interested in correcting the process and bringing sides together.

4. Five of the MOST Commonly Asked Questions by Parent Clubs
3. Missed constitutional deadlines; Options Available How to Rectify
A board, when possible, can simply vote to extend the process by the number of days the deadline was missed thereby giving the members the same number of days allotted by the bylaws to do what they have to do.

5. Five of the MOST Commonly Asked Questions by Parent Clubs
4. Suspensions (club suspensions and AKC suspensions); Differences Between AKC Suspensions and Club Suspensions All Privileges vs. Some Privileges Fairness Principle

6. Five of the MOST Commonly Asked Questions by Parent Clubs
5. Financial Responsibilities (the treasurer and the board) Constitutional requirements Legal implications

7. Club Relations Department For more information, contact the AKC Club Relations Department at