Each document serves a specific purpose and contributes to the governance of your community. While CC&Rs and Bylaws provide foundational guidelines, Rules & Regulations offer flexibility to address evolving circumstances.
If CC&Rs cover the “what” of the HOA, the bylaws cover the “how.” Your community's bylaws establish the structure of day-to-day governance of your homeowners association. This includes things like: Frequency of HOA board elections. Process for nominating and electing new board members.
The bylaws set the rules for meetings, specify voting procedures, and establish officer positions and responsibilities. Bylaws can be amended, as set forth within the bylaws themselves, when necessary to suit the organization's needs. Typically, the Board of Directors must vote to pass any amendments.
Each document serves a specific purpose and contributes to the governance of your community. While CC&Rs and Bylaws provide foundational guidelines, Rules & Regulations offer flexibility to address evolving circumstances.
Establishing Ground Rules for Groups Create ownership of the ground rules. Foster a culture of honesty. Remind group members that they don't have to like people to work with them. Affirm collective responsibility. Highlight the importance of developing and practising listening skills.
Associations of all sizes and purposes use bylaws to provide a consistent structure for guiding their teams. Association bylaws cover a range of topics like an organization's purpose, how meetings should be run and membership requirements.