State Corporate Laws: State-specific corporate laws that govern corporate meetings and resolutions. Requirements vary by state and must be consulted for the specific jurisdiction.
Delaware General Corporation Law: Specific requirements for Delaware corporations, often considered the standard for corporate governance in the US.
Model Business Corporation Act: A model law system adopted by many states that provides standard requirements for corporate governance and meetings.
Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and corporate reporting requirements, including certain meeting and resolution requirements for public companies.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance standards for public companies, including requirements for accurate meeting documentation.
State Meeting Notice Requirements: State-specific laws determining how and when meeting notices must be provided, and what information they must contain.
Quorum Requirements: Legal requirements for the minimum number of participants needed to make business decisions valid.
Voting Threshold Requirements: Legal standards for the number of votes needed to pass different types of resolutions.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law requirements for maintaining corporate records and meeting documentation.
State Record Retention Laws: State-specific requirements for how long corporate records, including meeting minutes, must be maintained.
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that may contain specific requirements for meetings and resolutions.
Company Bylaws: Internal rules governing how the company operates, including specific requirements for meetings and resolution procedures.
Corporate Governance Guidelines: Company-specific policies and procedures for corporate governance, including meeting conduct and documentation.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional requirements based on the company's industry (e.g., banking, healthcare) that may affect meeting documentation.
Robert's Rules of Order: Standard guidelines for parliamentary procedure often adopted by corporations for conducting meetings and maintaining minutes.
