Scheduling Board Meetings

QUESTION: Traditionally, our board meetings are on Saturdays. A new member of the board observes Sabbath on Saturdays. Are the remaining directors required to adjust the meeting day to accommodate the new director?

ANSWER: Boards may set their own meeting dates and times. However, the board must reasonably accommodate the schedules of all directors. Accommodating a director's Wednesday night poker game does not qualify; accommodating a well-recognized religious schedule (Sunday morning church services and Saturday Sabbath) qualifies.

QUESTION: I have been looking at several HOAs and find that many have their board meeting at 10:00 in the morning when only a few of the retired homeowners can attend. Is this legal?

ANSWER: Yes, it's legal. Meeting times are set by the board for the convenience of director schedules so they can, as volunteers, attend to the association's business.