Under what condition can electronic meetings be conducted according to RONR and most state statutes?

Conducting electronic meetings according to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR) and most state statutes is contingent upon provisions established in the bylaws. This is vital as the bylaws are the governing documents that outline how an organization operates, including the specifics on meeting formats. If the bylaws explicitly allow for electronic meetings, the organization can hold them in compliance with its rules.

While it is important for members to have the ability to communicate freely during a meeting, that does not encompass the primary requirement for conducting electronic meetings within the framework of RONR. Likewise, physical attendance is not a prerequisite for electronic meetings; they can occur without in-person participation if the bylaws allow it. Unanimous agreement among all members, while ideal for many decisions, is not a necessary condition for the legitimacy of conducting an electronic meeting. Therefore, the correct choice identifies the bylaws as the foundational requirement for enabling this modern meeting format.