Can the CC&R and bylaws be changed ?by whom

I don't believe the board could do that. You must follow what your current docs say. It is no easy task to update or change the covenants. Good luck. Our hoa will be trying to make changes in our covenants and I don't look foward to it. I would say you must contact all members and convince them that the changes are for their good.

As I said before we want to change our docs. We have given them to a law firm first so they can comment on what items in them have been superseded by current laws. Our docs are ages old and many things are not enforceable. Next, the board will explore whatever they believe should be changed. BUT, then the big thing is contacting all members, explaining the reasons for wanting a change. No small task since we have, as most, many disinterested owners, that is unless it hits them in some way personally. Most owners respond if they feel their assessments are going up to pay for irresponsible owners, etc. As our docs are now the board has no option to enforce the docs but going the legal way. I believe when our members see what we have paid in legal fees this past year they may just agree to changes..who knows? I am very glad docs do not allow boards to change all of our docs since we have had several poor boards who think they rule and can do whatever they want. Even though boards often get a bad rap I am happy we now have a board that is only interested in keeping our property values up and are not serving for an ego trip.

Gold,

IMO, the answer to your questions should be found in the bylaws and the CCRs. Both should state the requirement for amending. You should also check out NV state HOA laws to see if this topic is addressed. This requirement can only be changed through an amendment. Some assn bylaws can be changed by the board w/o a vote of the members; however, CCRs can only be changed by a vote of the members.
As far as when these changes can be made, the answer is anytime. A CCR amendment can be voted on at the annual meeting or at a special meeting called IAW your gov. docs. If only the vote of the BOD is required to amend the bylaws this can be accomplished at any board meeting. If your bylaws allow proxy voting, those proxies can be used toward the quorum.

Susanna,

How many amendments might be presented to the membership? From experience, most members don't pay enough attention to give them a package deal, elections and amendments. IMHO, the amendments are almost more important than the elections. Amendments will also have a different percent to change them from voting, which normally will be just the majority votes to win after the quorum is acheived. I don't know what your docs read. It is worth the wait until after the elections to get the amendments right.