Bylaws Residential Association With Board Members In Los Angeles
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A corporation is required by California law to have at least three directors. However, the corporation may have one director if the corporation has only one shareholder; and the corporation must have at least two directors if the corporation has only two shareholders.
HOA Board Membership Numbers Typically, a board needs at least three members, but the maximum size will depend on state laws and the governing policies. HOA boards can expand where the demands and scope of the association increase due to new homes in the neighborhood or a larger number of residents.
The number is usually five. Very small associations sometimes call for three directors, and very large associations may have seven or more.
An effective board size should be small enough to make decisions quickly while also allowing for sufficient diversity of opinion and experience. Generally, a board of three to five members is ideal. Too many members can make decision-making difficult, and too few may not provide the necessary insight and expertise.
The new HOA law in California, passed in September 2024, includes amendments to the Davis-Stirling Act of 1985. These amendments make it possible for HOAs to conduct elections online rather than through costly and time-consuming paper balloting.
While the intention is admirable, most experts do not recommend having informal board meetings. If board members have difficulty making decisions on the spot, they can move the item for discussion at the next meeting. This will give them time to consider the topic and come up with the right questions.
The Davis-Stirling Act in California spells out the rules for open meetings, which greatly affects when and how HOA boards can have closed meetings. 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.
Email Discussions Outside of Board Meetings are Permitted Although the Open Meeting Act prohibits the board from acting on items of Association business outside a board meeting…it does not prohibit the board from discussing the items outside a meeting.” (LNSU #1, LLC v. Alta Del Mar Coastal Community Assn (2023).)
4925. (a) Any member may attend board meetings, except when the board adjourns to, or meets solely in, executive session.
In general, California's HOA laws protect volunteer board members from personal liability. (Civ. Code §5800; Corp. Code §5047.5(b).)
