Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations that must be considered if the association is tax-exempt, including documentation requirements for decision-making that affects tax status
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring consideration of meeting accessibility and reasonable accommodations for all participants
Robert's Rules of Order: While not law, it's the widely recognized standard parliamentary procedure for conducting meetings and maintaining order
State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate entities, including requirements for meetings, documentation, and decision-making processes
State Nonprofit Corporation Acts: State-specific laws governing nonprofit organizations, including meeting requirements and documentation standards
State Open Meeting Laws: Requirements for public access to meetings, if applicable to the type of association
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for how meeting minutes must be recorded, maintained, and verified
Articles of Incorporation: Organization's founding document that may contain specific requirements for meetings and documentation
Bylaws: Organization's internal rules that specify meeting procedures, voting requirements, and documentation standards
Document Retention Requirements: Legal obligations regarding how long meeting minutes and related documents must be kept
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the handling of member information in meeting documentation
Electronic Meeting Provisions: Laws and regulations regarding virtual meetings, electronic voting, and digital documentation requirements
