restriction of volunteers

Virginia.
Our HOA board is regulating the approval of volunteers and restricting some volunteers (community oriented) to participate in some committees stating that their is no need for more volunteer, arguing that the board is pleased by the results.
Board members fill most of the committees.
Does board can refuse, cotrol volunteers(our comunication communication is run by only one board memeber).
Thank you.

It is probably legal, and it's a shame. When the same people control everything, the property owners don't feel that they are part of the community. Perhaps some of the property owners could find a way to "help" out on some committee...
MaryN

Harold, you're right.. but what they don't realize is the fact that as you bring those new committees into the fold, they stand on the sidelines and Booo the players. Once they get a little training, a little more knowledge and a little more skills, then they have a better understanding of how the Board runs and why things are done a certain way. Down the road, some of the committee members make good board members. Joining a new Board without any experience is a little frightened for everyone involved. Remember keep your friends close and your enemies closer.