Your answer depends on the size of the association. You'll need a different number of board members for an association with 100 units than you'll need for one with 3,000.
Generally, your governing documents state the number of members required for the board, and for ease of voting majorities, this number is best an odd number.
The number of HOA board members required for a homeowners association can vary. It typically depends on the governing documents of the HOA, such as the bylaws or covenants. Some HOAs may require a minimum number of board members, while others may have a maximum limit. It's best to consult the governing documents of your specific HOA to determine the exact number of board members required.
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Read your governing documents to determine whether or not board members can be paid in your association.
Your answer depends on the HOA's motivation to cloud your title, the amount of money you owe and the pro-active nature of board members and/or the association manager. There is no standard.
Read your governing documents to determine eligibility for board membership. There may be requirements for each board member, and requirements for the majority of board members insofar as ownership is considered.
Read your governing documents to determine the process required to make this change. It is possible that if only three board members are elected, the number -- for the duration of those terms -- automatically becomes three. Be aware, however, that a three-member board may be hampered in its ability to 'do the work', given busy lives, illness, non-resident owners and so forth. When even one member is not available for a meeting, and the two remaining directors cannot agree on a vote, then, the matter must await a new meeting, the presence of the third director and a new vote. When two members are not available, no work can be done.
It is unlikely that there are any controls on who can be on a HOA board. I would suggest that you research your bylaws for the best information.
Your governing documents may determine the number of members on the committee, and there may be no limit. Generally committee charters listed members, including at least one board member, together with the tasks, resources and time limits given to the committee. In committee work, it is advantageous that membership be limited to odd numbers, so that there are no tie votes within the committee.
Please review your governing documents to verify the actions that the board can take against an owner to collect the owed debt. As well, the board may be able to require a non-paying member to abstain from voting on board business, but it is advised that you seek legal counsel's guidance before instigating such a requirement. Non-payment of assessments is not uncommon, and boards can pursue documented actions against such debtors. Suspending board members for not paying dues is not common and probably requires special board action in order to legally pursue this action.
Your association counsel is best prepared to answer this question. Your governing documents, style of corporation or other guideline may determine what percentage of board members must be deeded owners.
Read your governing documents to determine whether or not board members can be compensated. In order for the board to change this section, an owner vote may be required. Classically, board membership is a volunteer position.
Your governing documents will specify this number.Depending on where you are in the history of development: newly on the market, still within the declarant (developer) control period, fully formed association with no developer involved, and so forth, the number may vary.Typically, the number of members on the board is an odd number, such as three or five, perhaps seven for a large association, so that during board votes, there are no ties.
Board members can incur a debt for the association when appropriate - for example an unexpected urgent repair - but must then finance the debt through borrowing from reserves, or a "special assessment" which must be repaid with within a specific period. Generally speaking, the repayment period is within three years or less. Individual members, however, may not incur debt on behalf of the association. Plans to incur debts must be openly discussed, voted on by the board, passed perhaps unanimously, and when required by the governing documents, be approved by the membership.