A written consent of the board of directors is a formal document that allows the company, such as the board of directors or members of an LLC, to take action without needing a physical meeting. The document captures the concurrence of all, or a predetermined majority, of board members on a particular resolution.
Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes governs homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Florida. Unlike condominiums or cooperatives, homeowners' associations typically govern single-family homes in a specific development or community.
Generally, a Special Meeting is used to conduct business that falls outside of routine Board or Annual Meetings. Special Meetings differ from Annual Meetings in a number of ways, but most particularly a Special Meeting can be called by a petition of the Homeowners.
A board may take action (vote on a decision) without a meeting. A board meeting is a gathering of the board in a way that the board members can communicate live and in real time. Actions may be taken without a board meeting (through email, for instance). However, specific requirements must be followed.
A board may take action (vote on a decision) without a meeting. A board meeting is a gathering of the board in a way that the board members can communicate live and in real time. Actions may be taken without a board meeting (through email, for instance). However, specific requirements must be followed.
Some associations may give more power to the president, while others may distribute it evenly among all board members. Generally, a board president does not have absolute authority to make decisions independently. Most decisions an HOA makes must be voted on by the board, as outlined in the governing documents.
718.404. (24) “Special assessment” means any assessment levied against a unit owner other than the assessment required by a budget adopted annually.
Effective July 1, 2024, House Bill 59 requires HOAs to furnish every member of the association, as well as all future members, with either a physical or digital copy of the association's rules and covenants.