The bylaws should be reviewed annually. Each PTA should establish a committee, chaired by the parliamentarian, to go over the bylaws and make recommended changes. Such changes are then put to a general vote and require a two-thirds majority to pass.
Members can introduce "motions" to proceed with some kind of action or decision. The procedure for motions is as follows. After a motion is proposed, another member must "second" it (meaning they voice their support for the motion to continue). The motion is then discussed among the members and brought to a vote.
The California PTA instructs local chapters to devote Article IV of their PTA charter to rules on membership and dues. The article specifies annual dues each member must pay and the deadline for dues payment. Article IV should also lay out rules for membership.
This is an important section because it guides the election of the PTA's leaders. California leadership positions include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, historian and parliamentarian. Local chapters can determine whether they want more than one person to serve in each position (excluding president). Nominations for a leadership position are made by nominating committees of an undetermined number of members. Terms are limited to one year and candidates must be full, dues-paying members of the PTA for at least 30 days before running for office.