Community Meetings & Governance

    Stay Informed.
    Stay Connected to Your Community.

    Community meetings give homeowners and Board members a place to receive updates, conduct association business, ask questions, and help shape the future of their neighborhood.

    Upcoming Meetings Types of Meetings How to Prepare Nominations & Elections

    Your Community, Your Information

    Meetings make community business more accessible.

    Whether the purpose is approving a budget, reviewing community projects, electing directors, or handling routine association business, each meeting has a specific role. The meeting notice will identify the date, time, location or virtual access instructions, and the business expected to be discussed.

    For information specific to your association, log in to the Owner Portal and review the official notices, calendar, and meeting materials posted for your community.

    Your Meeting Information Is in One Place

    Find your community’s upcoming meetings online.

    The Owner Portal is the best place to find current meeting dates, virtual access information, notices, agendas, and available documents for your association.

    Understanding the Difference

    Common Types of Community Meetings

    Meeting requirements vary by association and governing documents, but most community meetings fall into one of these categories.

    Regular Governance

    Board Meetings

    The Board of Directors conducts the association’s routine business, reviews financial and management information, considers contracts and projects, and votes on matters requiring Board action. Homeowner comment opportunities are handled according to the association’s meeting procedures.

    Membership Business

    Annual Meetings

    The annual meeting brings the association’s membership together for community updates and business required by the governing documents. Depending on the association, this may include director elections, reports, financial updates, and homeowner questions.

    Focused Purpose

    Special Meetings

    A special meeting is called to address a particular item that should not wait until the next regular meeting. The official notice explains the purpose, and discussion or action is generally limited to the identified subject.

    Confidential Matters

    Executive Sessions

    Executive sessions are closed portions of a meeting used only for matters that may be handled confidentially under applicable law and the governing documents, such as legal advice, contracts, personnel, collections, or owner-specific issues.

    Planning & Feedback

    Town Halls & Informational Meetings

    These sessions allow the Board or management to explain a project, gather feedback, answer questions, or introduce a proposed initiative. They are often designed for discussion rather than formal Board action.

    Volunteer Work

    Committee Meetings

    Committees may research issues, review applications, plan events, or make recommendations to the Board. Their authority, access, and procedures depend on the committee charter and the association’s governing requirements.

    And Then There Are Community Socials

    Sometimes everyone is invited, food and music are involved, and absolutely no association business is planned. That may be the best-attended “meeting” of the year—but it is really a community party, and that is worth showing up for too.

    Simple Virtual Access

    Joining a virtual meeting is easy.

    Many community meetings are held virtually so homeowners can participate from a computer, tablet, or phone. Use the official meeting link provided through the Owner Portal or meeting notice.

    Join a few minutes early, confirm your display name, and keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking. The meeting host will explain any available homeowner-comment or voting procedures.

    Before You Join

    01  Review the meeting notice and agenda.
    02  Use the official access link for your community.
    03  Test your audio and internet connection.
    04  Identify yourself as requested by the host.

    Get the Most From the Meeting

    A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way

    01

    Read the Notice

    Confirm the date, time, meeting format, purpose, and any registration instructions.

    02

    Review the Agenda

    Look over the agenda and available materials so the discussion is easier to follow.

    03

    Prepare Your Question

    Keep comments focused, respectful, and related to association business or the agenda.

    04

    Join on Time

    Arrive early enough to complete sign-in, registration, or virtual audio checks.

    Annual Meeting & Election Season

    Interested in serving on your Board?

    Board service is an opportunity to contribute your experience, help establish community priorities, and participate in decisions that affect the association. Review the nomination information to learn about eligibility, candidate statements, photographs, submission requirements, and what happens next.

    From Nominations to the Annual Meeting

    Wondering how the meeting and election process works?

    Our Meeting & Election Timeline provides a helpful overview of the steps that may lead up to an annual meeting—including nominations, candidate information, meeting notices, proxies or voting instructions, and the meeting itself. Your community’s official notices and governing documents will always control its specific dates and requirements.

    Help Your Annual Meeting Move Forward

    Attend, vote, or submit your proxy as instructed.

    Your participation helps the association conduct its business and, when applicable, establish quorum. Follow the exact instructions and deadlines included with your community’s official meeting materials.

    Plan to Attend?

    Log in to the Owner Portal for the current meeting notice, virtual link, and available instructions.

    Open the Owner Portal  →

    What Is a Proxy?

    A proxy allows an eligible homeowner to authorize another person to represent them at a specific association meeting, as permitted by the community’s governing documents and meeting instructions. A properly submitted proxy may help establish quorum and allow the meeting to move forward when you cannot attend. Review the form carefully and submit it by the stated deadline.

    Submit Your Proxy  →

    Want to Understand the Process?

    Review the general timeline for nominations, notices, voting, and the annual meeting.

    View the Meeting Timeline  →

    Productive & Respectful Participation

    What homeowners can expect

    The presiding officer follows the agenda and applicable meeting procedures. Board deliberation and formal votes occur during the business portion of the meeting, while homeowner comments are received at the time designated by the association.

    Clear Agenda

    The agenda organizes the meeting and identifies the planned order of business.

    Orderly Discussion

    One speaker at a time helps everyone hear the discussion and keeps the meeting moving.

    Recorded Decisions

    Official minutes document actions taken without attempting to reproduce every discussion.

    Community Courtesy

    Respectful, focused comments help create a productive experience for everyone.

    Helpful Answers

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can I find my community’s next meeting?

    Log in to the Owner Portal and review your community calendar, notices, and available meeting information. Always rely on the most recent official notice for your association.

    Can homeowners attend Board meetings?

    Attendance rights and procedures depend on applicable law, the association’s governing documents, and the type of meeting. Executive sessions are not open to the general membership.

    Can I bring up an issue that is not on the agenda?

    You may be able to raise a concise comment during the designated homeowner forum. The Board may need to place the matter on a future agenda before discussing or acting on it.

    Where can I find the agenda or meeting documents?

    Available meeting materials are generally posted in the Owner Portal or distributed with the meeting notice. Some documents may not be available publicly because of privacy, legal, or contractual restrictions.

    What if I cannot attend the annual meeting?

    Review the official meeting package for proxy or voting instructions. When a proxy is provided, submitting it by the stated deadline may help establish quorum and allow the meeting to move forward.

    Ready to Connect?

    Find your community’s meeting information.

    Log in to the Owner Portal for upcoming meetings, official notices, access information, and community-specific documents.

    Visit the Owner Portal  → Board Nominations
    General Information Notice: The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Meeting requirements, attendance rights, notice periods, quorum standards, nomination procedures, proxy use, and voting processes may vary by association and jurisdiction. Your association’s governing documents, official meeting notices, adopted procedures, and applicable law control. If any information on this page differs from your community’s official materials, follow the official materials provided for your association.