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State laws generally allow both forprofit organizations and nonprofit organizations to outline. This new edition includes the most uptodate coverage of subjects such as. For nonprofit corporations, bylaws outline the basic operating rules for the organization. Nonprofits must comply with stringent federal and state laws dueto their special taxexempt status. Good governance benefits both types of entities equally. Regardless of an organizations tax status, good governance begins with a highquality board of directors.
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