Companies Act (Chapter 50): Primary legislation governing corporate meetings and records in Singapore. Covers requirements for proper recording of meetings, statutory requirements for minutes, requirements for maintaining company records, and timeline for preparing and storing minutes.
Securities and Futures Act: Relevant for listed companies, covering additional disclosure requirements and proper recording of material information in meeting minutes.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the protection of personal data mentioned in minutes and consent requirements for recording personal information in meeting documentation.
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic storage of minutes, requirements for electronic signatures, and ensures legal validity of electronic records.
SGX Listing Rules: Additional requirements for listed companies regarding minute-taking and disclosure requirements as per Singapore Exchange regulations.
Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines for best practices in corporate governance, including proper documentation of meetings and decision-making processes.
ACRA Guidelines: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority guidelines for proper maintenance and filing of corporate records including meeting minutes.
Company Constitution: Company's own constitutional documents that may contain specific requirements for meeting minutes and agenda items.
Internal Corporate Governance Policies: Company-specific policies governing the format, content, and handling of meeting minutes and agenda items.
Board Committee Charters: Specific requirements for different board committees regarding the recording and maintaining of meeting minutes and agenda items.
