The Center for Cooperatives at UC Davis has developed this comprehensive legal guide for co-ops, tailored specifically for those incorporating and operating under the California Consumer Cooperative Corporation Law. This guide provides an in-depth overview of essential topics, including entity selection, articles of incorporation, bylaws, membership structures, board of directors, officers, capital raising, distributions and patronage refunds, reporting requirements, and taxation. Please note that this publication may not reflect all recent legal changes or updates to the information provided.
by Van P. Baldwin- Center for Cooperatives, UC Davis
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