In 2006, the party repealed those bylaw provisions due to concerns that a small group of individuals could use it to take control of the organization.

"If a co-op or condominium wants its board to have the widest discretion without being subject to judicial second-guessing," he said, "words like 'reasonable' should not be used in proprietary lease or bylaw provisions."

This would seem to be at odds with another bylaw provision that requires a majority vote of stockholders to amend the bylaws.

"It is rare, though, that a co-op would have a bylaw provision that bars a nomination from the floor at the time of the meeting."

If the offering plan does not adequately describe the bylaw provision, there may be basis for a court decision terminating the provision.

The pledge is required by Section 5.1 of the national bylaws and many state affiliates of the Libertarian Party also have bylaw provisions requiring it.

"There are no ground rules and few bylaw provisions because this hasn't been necessary for the last 30 years."

Some organizations have bylaw provisions specifying that an objection to the consideration of a question is not in order at any time.

If the MGB agrees that the provision of the statutory plan or land use bylaw provision is detrimental, it may order the provision to be amended or repealed.

The statement noted that there are no bylaw provisions to expel a member elected by his or her peers.