Which term describes a condition attached to a bylaws change that delays its effective date and is not part of the bylaws?

• A. Proviso
• B. Clause
• C. Addendum
• D. Condition

Answer: (A)

A proviso is a stipulation attached to a bylaws change that delays its effective date and is not itself part of the bylaws. It functions as a condition that must be satisfied or time must pass before the change takes effect, while keeping the actual bylaws text unchanged.

A clause is part of the bylaws themselves, an addendum is an attached document that supplements the bylaws, and a generic condition isn’t the formal parliamentary term used for delaying effect. The language and role match a proviso, making it the best choice.