VioletaJ (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
We were told we are not allower to express opinion till after the meeting is that right?
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PitA
Posts: 1,416
Posts: 1,416
Posted:
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265
Posts: 14,265
Posted:
Violeta
Typically members/owners are not allowed to speak during a BOD meeting unless called upon to do so. Typically there will be an Question & Answer session before or after a meeting. This does not mean you will get answers but you will be allowed to ask questions and comment. It is not meant to nor can it change what happened. At best, it is input only.
Typically members/owners are not allowed to speak during a BOD meeting unless called upon to do so. Typically there will be an Question & Answer session before or after a meeting. This does not mean you will get answers but you will be allowed to ask questions and comment. It is not meant to nor can it change what happened. At best, it is input only.
LarryB13 (Arizona)
Posts: 4,099
Posts: 4,099
Posted:
This depends on state law. In AZ, for example, members must be allowed to speak for or against each agenda item before a vote is taken.
RichardP13 (California)
Posts: 3,868
Posts: 3,868
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By PitA on 02/08/2016 11:30 AM
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
Do you have ANY knowledge of the requirements in Washington, or are you always this way with any question????
KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
In CA, Violeta, Boards must allow an Open Forum at open meetings of the Board. We offer two: One at the beginning and one at the end. We have occasionally changed our decisions due to reasonable remarks and argument form Owners at the 2nd open forum.
The board president also occasionally seeks Owner input during the meeting itself. But there is no requirement in CA to do so.
The board president also occasionally seeks Owner input during the meeting itself. But there is no requirement in CA to do so.
PitA
Posts: 1,416
Posts: 1,416
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By RichardP13 on 02/08/2016 1:18 PM
Posted By PitA on 02/08/2016 11:30 AM
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
Do you have ANY knowledge of the requirements in Washington, or are you always this way with any question????
Which part of my comment was incorrect ?
VioletaJ (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
Thank u all. Looked online there is nothing in WA HOA Law one way or another.
VioletaJ (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
Thank u all for the input. Looked on line WA doesn't have anything about speaking during board monthly meetings.
RichardP13 (California)
Posts: 3,868
Posts: 3,868
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By PitA on 02/08/2016 1:33 PM
Do you have ANY knowledge of the requirements in Washington, or are you always this way with any question????
Posted By RichardP13 on 02/08/2016 1:18 PM
Posted By PitA on 02/08/2016 11:30 AM
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
Do you have ANY knowledge of the requirements in Washington, or are you always this way with any question????
Which part of my comment was incorrect ?
Exactly!
KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
What about your own documents, Violeta? Bylaws maybe?
And...as mentioned above, if you can get enough support from other Owners, you might be able to influence the Board to "reconsider a decision previously made" during your open forum at the end.
And...as mentioned above, if you can get enough support from other Owners, you might be able to influence the Board to "reconsider a decision previously made" during your open forum at the end.
VioletaJ (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
Thanks KerryL. Exactly what we're doing. We are actually the Villa's advocate.
PitA
Posts: 1,416
Posts: 1,416
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By RichardP13 on 02/08/2016 2:43 PM
Which part of my comment was incorrect ?
Posted By PitA on 02/08/2016 1:33 PM
Do you have ANY knowledge of the requirements in Washington, or are you always this way with any question????
Posted By RichardP13 on 02/08/2016 1:18 PM
Posted By PitA on 02/08/2016 11:30 AM
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
If you are referring to a Corporate Board of Directors meeting that is both correct and right.
Else, how would business be conducted?
Your HOA, of which you are a member, is INCORPORATED with elected DIRECTORS who hold Corporate Meetings which are open FOR OBSERVATION to the membership.
It is a good and wonderful (but not required) thing that the Directors permit a question/discussion period AFTER the meeting for the membership at large.
Very similar to a courtroom.
Do you have ANY knowledge of the requirements in Washington, or are you always this way with any question????
Which part of my comment was incorrect ?
Exactly!
from the OP
Thank u all. Looked online there is nothing in WA HOA Law one way or another.
Precisely !
GwenG (Florida)
Posts: 669
Posts: 669
Posted:
Not only did our board discontinue workshop-board meetings where decisions were not reached--but discussed with Members-- but they closed the regular meetings prior to "permitting" Owner Comments. At one meeting, board members got up to leave for their golf game/lunch as soon as they adjourned and didn't bother to stay for Owner Comments. They actually exited the dias during Owner's comments. Rude, at best.
This has resulted in a Very Bad Situation between Owners and Directors. Trust has been lost. Now the board wants to revitalize the expired covenants and is finding it very difficult to get the required numbers to vote FOR. Who wants or needs to reinstall a monarchy system?
The board recently retracted their previous hard line and exclusionary position to a small degree. A think it "too little too late". Regardless of what any laws say, boards shut out the Owners at the risk of losing their mandate (trust). Once lost, Members are suspicious and hypervigilent and it is extremely difficult to get trust back.
This has resulted in a Very Bad Situation between Owners and Directors. Trust has been lost. Now the board wants to revitalize the expired covenants and is finding it very difficult to get the required numbers to vote FOR. Who wants or needs to reinstall a monarchy system?
The board recently retracted their previous hard line and exclusionary position to a small degree. A think it "too little too late". Regardless of what any laws say, boards shut out the Owners at the risk of losing their mandate (trust). Once lost, Members are suspicious and hypervigilent and it is extremely difficult to get trust back.
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