State Corporate Laws: State-specific corporate laws that govern corporate meetings and record-keeping requirements. Requirements vary by state and must be consulted for the specific jurisdiction.
Delaware General Corporation Law: Specific requirements for Delaware-incorporated companies regarding meeting minutes and corporate records. Important as many US corporations are Delaware-incorporated.
Model Business Corporation Act: A model law that many states have adopted in whole or in part, providing standards for corporate governance including meeting documentation requirements.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, including certain documentation and disclosure obligations for corporate meetings.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law requiring enhanced corporate governance and record-keeping standards, particularly for public companies, including requirements for accurate meeting documentation.
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations regarding disclosure requirements and corporate record-keeping for public companies.
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that may contain specific requirements for meeting procedures and documentation.
Company Bylaws: Internal rules governing how the company operates, including specific requirements for conducting and documenting meetings.
Corporate Governance Guidelines: Company-specific guidelines that outline meeting procedures, documentation requirements, and approval processes.
State Record Keeping Requirements: State-specific laws and regulations regarding how long corporate records must be maintained and in what format.
IRS Requirements: Federal tax authority requirements for maintaining business records, including meeting minutes that document important financial decisions.
Privacy Laws: State and federal privacy regulations that may affect how sensitive information is recorded and stored in meeting minutes.
