The Bylaws of the Association of Alberta Teachers of English as an Additional Language (ATESL) is available as a pdf document and forms the legal governance of the Association. These by-laws were amended by special resolution of the members in October 2025.

The main heading of this document are listed below:

I. MEMBERSHIP

II. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

III. MEETINGS OF MEMBERSHIP

IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

V. BORROWING POWERS

VI. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS

VII. ALTERING BY-LAWS

VIII. MAINTENANCE OF MINUTES AND OTHER BOOKS AND RECORDS

IX. INSPECTION OF RECORDS OF THE ASSOCIATION

X. BRANCHES OF ATESL

XI. ATEAL BURSARY

XII. ATEAL Conference Managers