The mission of the Distance Education and Training Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or DETC) is to promote, by means of standard-setting, evaluation, and consultation processes, the development and maintenance of high educational and ethical standards in education and training programs delivered through distance learning. The Council establishes and operates a nationally recognized institutional educational accrediting association, the DETC Accrediting Commission. This publication presents the 2012 edition of the Council's constitution and bylaws. The following articles are presented in this publication: (1) Name; (2) Mission; (3) Administration of the Council; (4) Membership; (5) Meetings; (6) The Accrediting Commission; (7) Officers of the Commission; (8) Executive Committee; (9) Committees; (10) Compensation; (11) Dues and Assessments; (12) Miscellaneous Provisions; (13) Amendments and Rules of Orders; and (14) Adoption.