Board of Directors

The board of directors is the elected group of homeowners who hold fiduciary responsibility for the HOA. The board makes decisions on behalf of all members — adopting the budget, enforcing rules, hiring vendors, conducting meetings, and directing the management company. Boards typically consist of three to seven members, each serving a one- to two-year term. Members vote to elect board directors at the annual meeting. The board operates by majority vote, and its authority and limitations are defined by the CC&Rs and bylaws. Board members are volunteers and may face personal liability if they act in bad faith, outside their authority, or in breach of their fiduciary duties.

The board's quality and engagement directly determines how well a community is managed. Active, informed boards keep properties maintained, finances healthy, and conflict minimal. Passive or dysfunctional boards can cause lasting community damage.