For the most part, our Board of Directors are required to discuss and make decisions during a Board Meeting that is open to the members. Some of the reasons are:

1. Transparency: Open meetings provide transparency in the operations of the HOA board. Homeowners have the right to know how decisions are made, what topics are being discussed, and how their assessments and fees are being utilized.

2. Member Participation: Open meetings allow homeowners to observe the decision-making process and voice their opinions. By attending these meetings, homeowners can provide input, ask questions, and express concerns on matters that affect the community.

3. Accountability: Open meetings help ensure that the board of directors is accountable to the homeowners it represents. By conducting business in an open forum, the board's actions and decisions can be reviewed and evaluated by the community.

4. Preventing Abuse of Power: Open meetings discourage any potential abuse of power by the board of directors. When meetings are conducted in the open, it becomes more difficult for board members to make decisions without proper discussion or consideration of the community's best interests.

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