Rules always tell you something about the people who write them. If they are thoughtfully written, they also tell you something about the needs, values and aspirations of those they govern. They are a reflection of the society that produces them.

So what does this excerpt from Section 5 of the National Credit Union Administration’s Federal Credit Union Bylaws tell us?

A regular meeting of the board must be held each month at the time and place fixed by resolution of the board. One regular meeting each calendar year must be conducted in person. If a quorum is present in person for the annual in person meeting, the remaining board members may participate using audio or video teleconfe…