A board member elected by the full membership who does not hold a specific officer title.
An at-large member (also called a director-at-large) is a board member who does not hold a named officer position such as president, treasurer, or secretary. They participate fully in board votes and serve on committees but do not have a defined executive function. At-large seats increase the size of the governing body without expanding the officer structure. They may be assigned to chair specific committees (architectural review, landscaping, events) by the board. At-large members are elected by the full membership in the same manner as officers and serve the same term lengths specified in the bylaws.
At-large members broaden community representation on the board without creating officer title confusion. They are especially valuable for committees that need board-level authority to act.
Board of Directors
The elected governing body responsible for managing the HOA on behalf of all homeowners.
Board Member
An elected or appointed homeowner serving on the HOA board of directors.
Officer
A board member holding a named executive role: president, vice president, treasurer, or secretary.
Board Election
The process by which homeowners vote to select members of the HOA board of directors.
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