My First HOA Meeting as President...

I think it went well. I called the meeting to order, did a roll call, had the prior meeting's minutes approved, discussed old and new business,etc. HOWEVER, I have a question about procedure. Anything that involves authorizing an expense requires a vote. So, for example, I mentioned how we needed to replace a dead tree and made the motion to have it voted on. An out-going board member (a guy who resigned as treasurer last night) said that, as president, I cannot call for a vote and that another member must do it. So I'd turn to someone and ask if they'd call for a vote. As president, I can't call for the vote myself?

Also, and this is obviously a newbie question...we have 6 people on the board. Four of the six have titles such as president, vice president, treasurer. Aren't the 4 with titles the board of directors whereas the other 2 who do not have the title are just board members? Someone was making the point that everyone on the board, regardless of whether they have a title or not, are all on the board of directors. I thought the BoD we just the ones with titles.

Thanks,
Gregg

"Calling for a vote" should consist of someone making a motion and another director seconding it. I think Robert's Rules of Order has something to do with the notion that the chair doesn't make motions, but it depends on how strictly the board follows it. As president, after the discussion, you can always say "do I hear a motion to do XYZ?". Once someone makes the motion, you can ask for seconds if none is immediately forthcoming.

Good job, Gregg.

Directors are directors and together make up the "board of directors". Officers hold the offices of President, VP, Treasurer and Secretary. All officers are directors but not all directors are officers.