How do HOAs operate?
Some people call HOAs the most representative and responsive form of democracy found in America today. Residents of a community freely elect neighbors to serve on the Board of Directors of the community. And, numerous other owners or residents serve on committees or help with special tasks as they arise. Board members and committee members are volunteer leaders who meet regularly to discuss pertinent details about running their community. A Board meeting at an HOA is comparable to a town council meeting of municipality. Other professionals may assist, such as managers, attorneys and accountants, but the volunteers from the HOAs are clearly in charge of the operation and governance of their associations. These people are unpaid volunteers, who devote their personal time to managing the affairs of their community.
