Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919: Primary legislation governing the powers and function of the Church of England Assembly, fundamental for church governance and decision-making processes
Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956: Defines the legal powers, responsibilities and functions of Parochial Church Councils, which must be reflected in meeting minutes
Church Representation Rules: Part of the Synodical Government Measure 1969, provides detailed rules for church governance, elections, and meeting procedures that must be documented in minutes
Charities Act 2011: Relevant if the church is a registered charity, requiring proper documentation of financial decisions and governance matters in minutes
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling and recording of personal information in church minutes, ensuring privacy compliance
Church of England Canons: Ecclesiastical laws and regulations that govern church operations and must be considered when recording decisions and discussions
Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015: Rules governing changes to church buildings and contents, requiring proper documentation in minutes when discussing such matters
Church Property Measure 2018: Legislation concerning church property management and transactions, which must be properly recorded in relevant minutes
Governing Document Compliance: Meeting procedures and minutes must comply with the specific church's governing document or constitution
Safeguarding Documentation Requirements: Church of England safeguarding policies requiring proper documentation of safeguarding discussions and decisions in minutes
