Board of Directors

Eligibility

Candidates must be current JOA members and have been members for at least one (1) year. 

Membership is conferred by:

• ownership or co-ownership of a separate interest parcel in JOA, i.e. you own a property here

• appointment by the governing authority of a legal entity that is not a natural person having ownership of separate interest parcel in JOA, i.e. a corporation that owns a property here named you as its representative for membership purposes

Candidates are disqualified (ineligible) if they:

1. Are delinquent in the payment of regular or special assessments, subject to validation, except if:

   • they have paid them under protest pursuant to California Civil Code §§ 5658

   • they have entered into a payment plan pursuant to California Civil Code §§ 5665

   • they have not been provided the opportunity to engage in internal dispute resolution pursuant to California Civil Code §§ 5900-5920

2. Hold a joint ownership interest in the same separate interest parcel as another director sitting on the current board

3. Have a past criminal conviction that would, if they were appointed, either prevent JOA from purchasing the fidelity bond coverage required by California Civil Code § 5806 or result in the termination of the JOA’s existing fidelity bond coverage

Candidates will not be disqualified for nonpayment of fines, fines renamed as assessments, collection charges, late charges, or costs levied by a third party.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities for all directors include:

1. Making decisions and carrying out actions for the benefit of the association

2. Understanding and complying with laws governing HOAs

3. Attending and participating in monthly board meetings,  including closed board hearings (private meetings with residents to resolve disputes over CC&Rs and other association rules)

4. Attending special board meetings in the interim, as needed

5. Operational duties (as outlined below) - we’re working on lightening this load, but these are key to the role of a director in JOA

6. Just about anything else the association needs that staff and volunteers aren’t covering

Depending on the role a director plays on the board, additional duties may include:

7. Chairing board meetings

8. Running committees

9. Communicating with homeowners

10. Publishing agendas and keeping records of board meetings and decisions

11. Reviewing and approving payments and briefing the board on financial matters

12. Liaising with our board adviser, counsel, and other professional service providers

13. Selecting and supervising employees and service providers (e.g. pool staff, pest control, gardeners, contractors, etc.)

Applying

The Board will interview all candidates whose applications were received by Friday, March 14, 2025. Selection will be conducted on March 18th, 2025.

The next regular opportunity to become a director will be the annual member meeting at the end of January, 2026. Election details forthcoming in November 2025.