Executive Sessions by BOD

Among the things you read, Daniel, did you read your HOA's bylaws?? Something might be there. Otherwise, LA statutes might have something. In CA, for instance, our civil code about HOAs states executive session can be held outside of a regular board meeting, and that's how my HOA always has done it. Our state law requires that we briefly summarize the ES at our next open Board meeting, e.g., "An Owner was fined $100 for noisy after hours partying." Or, "After interviewing reps from three firms, the Board approved a contract with ABC Painters for the building exterior."

But I think that Tim of VA has written they hold ES during their regular meetings. I think they adjourn the reg. mtg., conduct their ES business in private and then reconvene their regular meeting. But I don't know if this is his board's preference, is required by their HOA's bylaws, or is state law.

Sorry I wasn't clearer. In CA we legally can and do hold an ES completely separately from any other kind of board meetings. There is no "should" involved.

Reasons to held executive session in CA are about the same as yours, George. But we are allowed to discuss "contracts in formation" in ES. We tend to do this, though, only for very large contracts when we interview three firms's reps. We also may discuss payment plans for delinquent owners at their request in ES.

And we, too, must provide 48 hours posted notice & agenda in a public place for ES sessions unless an emergency.