POSTING AGENDAS

QUESTION: Is it acceptable to post the notice of meeting and agenda on our message board or do we need to mail it?

ANSWER: The new law does not change the requirements in Civil Code section 1363.05 for giving notice of board meetings, except that after January 1, 2008, the notice must also contain the agenda for the meeting. Thus, the association must notify members of board meetings by posting the notice and the agenda "in a prominent place or places within the common area" and by mailing it to any owner who so requests. Additionally, section 1363.05 states that notice of a board meeting (including the agenda) "may also be given by mail or delivery of the notice to each unit in the development or by newsletter or similar means of communication."

QUESTION: Many of my associations post their meeting notices on an outdoor bulletin board that don't have enough room to list agenda items. Does this mean they can no longer inform owners in this way?

ANSWER: Your associations should install larger bulletin boards. The alternative is to mail or deliver notice to each unit in the development at least four days prior to the meeting. See new Civil Code §1363.05(f)

Updated by ADAMS KESSLER 5/7/2008