Berkeley, CA HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Law
- Davis-Stirling Act, Civil Code 4000+
- Meeting Notice
- 4 days regular, 2 days emergency
- Open Session
- Required except listed executive topics
- Minutes
- Available within 30 days
- Elections
- Secret ballot, inspector of elections
Summary
Berkeley HOAs operate under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code 4000+), which governs board meetings, elections, quorum, and open-meeting requirements.
4920. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the association shall give notice of the time and place of a board meeting at least four days before the meeting. (b) (1) If a board meeting is an emergency meeting held pursuant to Section 4923, the association is not required to give notice of the time and place of the meeting. (2) If a nonemergency board meeting is held solely in executive session, the association shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting at least two days prior to the meeting. (d) Notice of a board meeting shall contain the agenda for the meeting.
Full Breakdown
Homeowner associations in Berkeley are governed by California Civil Code 4000 through 6150 (the Davis-Stirling Act). Boards must hold meetings with at least 4 days notice to members (2 days for emergency meetings), allow members to attend and speak during an open member forum, and cannot take action in executive session except on specified topics (litigation, contracts, personnel, member discipline, foreclosure). Minutes or a summary of minutes must be made available within 30 days. Board elections require secret ballots, inspector of elections, and compliance with Civil Code 5100-5125. Annual budget disclosures and reserve studies are also required. Berkeley does not add city-specific board rules; state law governs.
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