Governance, Policy & Legal

Sample Guide to Federal Bylaws

Not-for-profit organizations play a significant role in our society by undertaking and providing funding for projects that benefit the greater good. They provide services and grants in a wide variety...

These new developments are multiple and include a general trend in the harmonization of law, the emergence of international regulations that directly impact enterprises, new regional cooperative legislation, and regional...

Organizations develop guiding principles from inception. Founding leaders instill their values. Through time, culture, and environmental changes, the ideals evolve.

The objective of this policy is to define what the co-op considers to be harassment and outline the actions the co-op will take in response to a reported case of...

A guide to the origin, purpose, and application of seven governing documents for exempt organizations in the USA, listed in order of hierarchy.

As a member of a homeowners’ association (HOA), you’re legally required to follow all rules and regulations. At first glance, having rules for a neighborhood or community may seem restrictive;...

Sample House Rules

The Petitioner, City of Iowa City's Board of Review, reclassified 18 properties held by eleven multiple housing cooperatives from commercial to residential for property tax purposes.

The term “Housing Provider” is used throughout this guide to indicate where each housing provider can enter their name to customize this document for their organization.

This guide helps housing providers calculate the Tenant Rent Contribution (TRC) for residents living in subsidized ‘rent-geared-to-income’ (RGI) units (including co-op members paying housing charges geared to income). The TRC...

A housing cooperative can be a high-rise apartment building, a garden-style apartment complex, a townhouse, a single-family home, a senior housing facility, or a manufactured home park.

Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions of a co-op, including:

These statements pass along the wisdom of the board to future leaders, assist staff in administration, record desired outcomes, and estab­lish values or principles for the organiza­tion. They form a...

Sample HUD-Prepayment-

Most boards meet quarterly. If your last meeting was less than effective, consider these quick tips for improvements in board service.

The Year of Getting Governance Right. Good governance entails a strong, well-led board and an engaged cooperative membership.

Sample IRP Agreement Fees

How long does it take to communicate a problem or idea to reach a satisfactory resolution in your organization?

Information for boards of trustees on the importance of good record-keeping to good governance.

The governing documents of your cooperative are the tools of corporate control.

Serving on a board of directors or committee is a rewarding experience. The greatness of America is enhanced by the volunteers who govern the more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations.

Revisions to Chapter 185, the cooperative incorporation statute for Wisconsin, were passed by the Wisconsin legislature in November 2017.

Construction of a solid foundation under a building requires the proper use of numerous materials and tools. Only when the foundation is securely in place can the remainder of the...