In this article, we focused on the bylaws in a corporation, as opposed to a government body, organization, or other institution. We looked at the purpose of bylaws, how bylaws differ from the articles of incorporation, and what you’ll likely find in the bylaws in some detail.
The key to remember is that the bylaws differ from the articles of incorporation. The bylaws are the "meat and potatoes" of the corporation, as they set forth how the corporation really operates. In contrast, the articles of incorporation set the basic framework of the corporation (like a picture frame).
The next time someone talks about bylaws and articles of incorporation interchangeably, you’ll know better. You’ll know the differences between the bylaws and articles of incorporation and have a decent idea of what you should find in a corporation’s bylaws.