2016 Wesleyan Discipline:4320:2

(2) The bylaws of the corporation shall include The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church as amended from time to time (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:4570); and no bylaws may be adopted that are inconsistent with the provisions of The Discipline or contrary to local laws as stated in 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:4510. The bylaws, and any amendments thereto, shall be subject to the approval of the General Board, who shall also have the right to initiate any such bylaws or amendments, provided they do not contravene any action of the General Conference (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1655:18).