CCM CCM Governance & Community Standards

Question 1

Which governing document for a community association is typically recorded with the county and establishes the fundamental rules for the community?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)

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Meeting minutes

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Annual budget report

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Vendor service agreement

Question 2

In the hierarchy of community association governing documents, which document takes precedence in the event of a conflict?

Accepted Answer

CC&Rs (Declaration)

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Rules and regulations

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Bylaws

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Board resolutions

Question 3

A homeowner requests a variance to the architectural guidelines. Who typically has the authority to approve or deny this request?

Accepted Answer

The architectural review committee (ARC) or board of directors

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The community manager acting alone

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Any neighboring homeowner who objects

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The local municipality's zoning board only

Question 4

What is the quorum requirement in the context of a community association meeting?

Accepted Answer

The minimum number of members or directors required for the meeting to conduct business legally

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A unanimous vote of all members present

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A simple majority of the full board

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At least one representative from every unit

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Regular board of directors meeting

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Executive session discussing litigation

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Personnel review meeting

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Legal strategy session with the association's attorney

Question 6

What is the purpose of adopting Robert's Rules of Order (or similar parliamentary procedure) for community association meetings?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured process that ensures orderly, fair, and efficient decision-making

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To require formal attire at all meetings

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To limit board meeting duration to 30 minutes

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To prohibit homeowner comments during meetings