The Rhode Island Consumers Cooperative Articles of Association are a set of legally binding rules and regulations that govern the operations of a cooperative organization. These documents outline the organization's purpose, rights, responsibilities, and financial obligations of its members. They also specify the duties of the board of directors and the officers, as well as the voting procedures for members and the election of officers. The Rhode Island Consumers Cooperative Articles of Association are divided into two types: the Articles of Incorporation and the Regulations of the Rhode Island Consumers Cooperative. The Articles of Incorporation provide the framework for the cooperative's operations, including the names of the incorporates, the purpose of the organization, the methods of selecting directors and officers, and the rights and responsibilities of members. The Regulations of the Rhode Island Consumers Cooperative outline the specific rules and procedures governing the day-to-day operations of the cooperative and its members, such as membership regulations, financial management, and dispute resolution.