Form with which the stockholders of a corporation record the contents of their annual meeting.
Form with which the stockholders of a corporation record the contents of their annual meeting.
DON'T: Include every detail. HOA meeting minutes are a record of the actions taken by board members at a meeting—not a complete transcript of what was said and opinions that were expressed.
Finally, your HOA board meeting minutes should depict all the discussions, motions, and votes that took place. These include the following details: Who made and seconded any motions. Whether or not motions received approval.
Report on specific dialogue or personal opinions of what was said at the meeting. While some HOA Boards may be tempted to record this information in an effort to be transparent, this is a big no-no. This will also help to keep the length of minutes down. Include homeowner forum topics and discussion in the minutes.
How to Plan HOA Annual Meetings With These 9 Simple Tips Organize the Agenda. The agenda is the official plan for the meeting and should be focused and accurate. Set the Date. Start Planning Early. Ensure a Quorum. Give Notice Well Ahead of Time. Get the Word Out. Hold a Forum. Throw a Party.
Personal opinions and comments Meeting minutes should be objective and impartial. Avoid including personal opinions, judgments, or comments made by attendees, as these can skew the record and undermine the credibility of the minutes. Focus on recording objective facts, discussions, and decisions.
What to Include in Your HOA Board Meeting Agenda Call to Order. The first item that must appear on your HOA board meeting agenda is a call to order. Roll Call. Open Forum. Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes. Presentation of Reports. Old/Unfinished Business. New Business. Adjourn.
However, when you're organizing a typical HOA meeting, you should follow this agenda: Call to Order. Review of Last Meeting's Minutes. Committee Reports. Discussion About Any Unresolved Issues. Discussion About Any New Issues or Projects. Open Forum (Optional) ... Adjournment.
The Board members and the HOA management company should ensure the meeting runs smoothly, such as setting an agenda, preparing materials, sending out notices, making sure the meeting is legal, setting up the meeting space, having a quorum, and appointing a meeting chair.
Section 4900 of the Act says that all HOA board meetings must be open to all association members, with a few exceptions for private sessions. In California, executive sessions are closed-door talks that only board members, and certain other people can attend.
It may be helpful to record board meetings, other leadership meetings, or even organizational membership meetings, such as in case of any disagreement over what happened or to help a secretary prepare minutes. Such recording should never become a substitute for written minutes, but rather only serve as an aid.