NYSSA is a not-for-profit corporation, and therefore its Bylaws are the governing document. If an area of concern is not addressed directly in the Bylaws, the Policy Manual is the next document in precedence.
Topics that are not covered in either document are usually brought to a vote at a Board of Directors meeting. Often new topics emerge that are added to the Policy Manual after approval by the Board.
The bylaws may only be changed by approval of voting Delegates at NYSSA’s Annual Meeting. Bylaw revision forms containing suggested revisions must be submitted no later than 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting, to be considered.
Strongly related to NYSSA is its 501(c)(3) charitable and educational arm, SLEDNY,Inc. This sales tax exempt organization may not undertake certain activities that NYSSA may. Its bylaws establish that no person on the board may receive compensation and is primarily responsible for safety education of both riders and the general public. SLEDNY,Inc. also acts to promote the sport in many different arenas. The SLEDNY, Inc. Board is composed of NYSSA’s four officers, the Chair of the Budget Committee and the Executive Director. SLEDNY’s sole member is NYSSA. Its budget is adopted in May by its board and is presented alongside the NYSSA budget at the NYSSA annual meeting.
Both documents are linked below:
NYSSA’s Bylaws including all revisions through April 26, 2026
NYSSA’s Policy Manual including all revisions through August, 2021 . SLEDNY, Inc.’s bylaws with all revisions through 2015.
