Bylaws & Standing Rules

The latest Mid City West Neighborhood Council (MCWNC) Bylaws were amended and then approved by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners on June 15, 2026. Our standing rules were last updated July 14, 2026.

Robert’s Rules

For procedural rules, our neighborhood council is governed by Robert’s Rules. Below is an audio recording of our most recent Robert’s Rules Seminar presented by professional licensed parliamentarian Robert Duitsman, Esq.

Other documents and information relating to Neighborhood Councils and Mid City West Neighborhood Council:

• Website for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment – empowerLA.org

• Article IX of the Los Angeles City Charter: Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

• Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils

• City of Los Angeles Ordinance establishing Regulations to implement the Plan For a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils

• Transcript of Board of Neighborhood Commissioners meeting April 23, 2002, including certification hearings for Mid City West Community Council

• Transcript of Board of Neighborhood Commissioners meeting June 25, 2002, including certification hearings for Mid City West Community Council