CCM Governance & Community Standards Flashcards
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Which governing document for a community association is typically recorded with the county and establishes the fundamental rules for the community?
Answer: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)
The CC&Rs are recorded in the public land records and are the foundational governing document that binds all owners to community rules.
In the hierarchy of community association governing documents, which document takes precedence in the event of a conflict?
Answer: CC&Rs (Declaration)
The CC&Rs are the highest-ranking association document; bylaws rank next, followed by rules and regulations, then board resolutions.
A homeowner requests a variance to the architectural guidelines. Who typically has the authority to approve or deny this request?
Answer: The architectural review committee (ARC) or board of directors
The ARC or board reviews variance requests against established standards and governing documents, then issues a written decision.
What is the quorum requirement in the context of a community association meeting?
Answer: The minimum number of members or directors required for the meeting to conduct business legally
Quorum is the threshold number of eligible voters or board members whose presence is required for decisions made at the meeting to be legally valid.
Under the Open Meeting Act principles adopted by many states for community associations, which of the following meeting types is generally required to be open to all members?
Answer: Regular board of directors meeting
Regular board meetings must generally be open to all association members; executive sessions are the limited exception for sensitive matters.
What is the purpose of adopting Robert's Rules of Order (or similar parliamentary procedure) for community association meetings?
Answer: To provide a structured process that ensures orderly, fair, and efficient decision-making
Parliamentary procedure provides a neutral framework for conducting meetings, making motions, voting, and resolving disagreements in an orderly manner.