> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://organisation.signalise.coop/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://organisation.signalise.coop/rules-bylaws.md).

# Rules & Bylaws

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Companies have Articles of Association when they register with Companies House. Co-operative have Rules instead.&#x20;

Both Companies and Co-operatives have Bylaws to explain how their organisation is run. In Co-operatives, they are also known as Secondary Rules.

To become incorporated, co-operatives register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Signalise can be found on the [FCA portal](https://mutuals.fca.org.uk/Search/Society/30480).

The Rules are a legal document.

You do not need to read and understand all of the Rules and Bylaws.&#x20;

However, to get the best out of your membership it is a good idea to understand:

* the [purpose and mission](/rules-bylaws/purpose.md) of Signalise
* the [members' commitment](/rules-bylaws/members/members-commitment.md) and [code of conduct](/rules-bylaws/members/code-of-conduct.md)
* how we [discuss business](/rules-bylaws/circles.md)
* how we make decisions and [voting](/rules-bylaws/voting.md)
* when and how we hold meetings