What is a by-law?

1. What is a By-Law?

Aby-law is a rule created by an organization or municipality to regulate internal operations and governance.

Unlike Acts (laws passed by governments), by-laws apply only within the organization or jurisdiction that creates them.

2. Examples of By-Laws in Professional Organizations

OACETT By-Laws govern:

Membership requirements.

Certification processes.

Code of Ethics enforcement.

3. Why Option A is Correct:

By-lawsapply specifically to the organization or governing body that creates them.

Example: OACETT’s by-lawsregulate the certification process but do not apply outside OACETT’s jurisdiction.

4. Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B (A law that precedes an Act)– Incorrect;by-laws follow Acts, not the other way around.

C (Wider application than an Act)– Incorrect;Acts are broader and enforceable by law, while by-laws apply to specific groups.

D (Defines when an Act is relevant or not)– Incorrect;Acts are defined by legislation, not by-laws.