# Article VI: Records

#### Section 6.1 Minutes, Records, Etc. 

The Organization shall keep as permanent records minutes of all meetings of the Mission Circle, a record of all actions taken by the MC without a meeting, a record of all actions taken by a committee on behalf of the Organization, and a record of all waivers of notices of meetings of each Board or any committee of each Board. 

#### Section 6.2 Accounting Records. 

The Organization shall maintain appropriate accounting records. 

#### Section 6.3 Records in Written Form. 

The Organization shall maintain its records in written or electronic form. 

#### Section 6.4 Records Maintained at Principal Office. 

The Organization shall keep a copy of each of the following records at its principal office: 

1. The articles of incorporation; 
2. These Bylaws; 
3. A list of the names and business or home addresses of all current Directors and Officers; 
4. All financial statements and Forms 990 prepared for periods ending during the last three years;
5. The Organization's application for recognition of exemption and the tax-exemption determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service; and
6. All other documents or records required to be maintained by the Organization at its principal office under applicable law or regulation.


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