Securities Exchange Act 1934 - Section 14: Federal legislation governing proxy rules, including requirements for proxy solicitation, disclosure requirements, and filing obligations with the SEC
SEC Regulation 14A: Detailed rules governing proxy solicitation, including content requirements, filing procedures, and disclosure obligations
SEC Schedule 14A: Specific requirements for proxy statement content, including required disclosures and formatting
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Corporate governance requirements affecting proxy materials for public companies, particularly regarding financial disclosures and internal controls
Dodd-Frank Act: Requirements affecting proxy materials, particularly regarding executive compensation disclosures and say-on-pay votes
State Corporation Laws: State-specific requirements governing corporate governance, shareholder meetings, and proxy voting (varies by state of incorporation)
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that may contain specific requirements for shareholder voting and proxy procedures
Company Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including specific requirements for proxy voting and shareholder meetings
Notice Requirements: Rules regarding timing and content of meeting notices and proxy materials distribution to shareholders
Electronic Proxy Rules: Regulations governing electronic distribution of proxy materials and online voting procedures
Proxy Revocation Rights: Rules regarding shareholders' rights to revoke or change their proxy votes before the meeting
Record Date Requirements: Rules determining which shareholders are entitled to vote based on share ownership as of a specific date
Authentication Requirements: Procedures for verifying shareholder identity and validity of proxy appointments
