QUESTION:
If
there are multiple items to be discussed under a category on our agenda
(e.g.,
the
Monitoring Committee), do we have to list each individual item or can
the agenda
just show "Monitoring Committee"?
ANSWER:
All items scheduled for discussion should be listed. If you plan to
discuss and vote on
particular issues, the
membership needs to be alerted so they can attend. By itself,
"Monitoring
Committee" has no meaning. If the board plans to vote on the
installation of
security cameras in the common areas, listing that as an agenda item is
much
more meaningful.
RECOMMENDATION: Open meeting agendas need to be sufficiently specific to alert members to the nature of the business that will be discussed and voted upon to they can attend and observe the discussion if they so wish. Associations needing legal assistance can
contact us.
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