These are the documents that formally establish an organization and govern its operations. Some examples of governing documents are :
- letters patent
- certificate of incorporation
- memorandum or articles of association
- constitution
- trust documents
- bylaws
- written copies of minutes of directors’ meetings
- written copies of minutes of annual general meetings of members
- annual reports to government and any other regulatory agencies (for example, a T3010 filing or audited financial statements)
Section
Managing an Organization