Question:
Good Afternoon,
If our HOA board opens the meetings up to the residents and have open discussions about issues, should the HOA secretary be recording all of the discussions. I am not meaning every word but the main topic and such. I have been involved with unions almost most of my and have never seen minutes kept like this. This seems to me that they can always fall back on it was talked about so it did not happen.
– Adam
Answer:
Hi Adam,
It is common practice to include open forum portions of the meeting in the meeting minutes but not in a way that includes too much detail. Minutes are supposed to be a summary of important discussions and votes, not a transcript. That said, it is best to refer to your governing documents to check if there are any special requirements for meeting minutes for your HOA.
Disclaimer: We are not lawyers. The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice.
