A quorum for an HOA is 10 percent of the votes entitled to be cast present at the meeting. The bylaws may increase or decrease the percentage for a quorum.The budget meeting must be held at least ten days, but not more than sixty days after the notice is provided to members. An annual meeting of the association must be held every year. Article 7. Shareholders. All HOAs in North and South Carolina must follow certain notice requirements for their elections. It must note the time and date of the meeting. When conducting voting before the meeting, start the nomination process as early as possible. Notice of the meeting must be given to members well in advance, typically at least 10 to 30 days before the meeting. Generally, the notice of the annual meeting should include the time and date of the meeting as well as the place.