HOA boards in Santa Clara must follow the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, California Civil Code 4000 and following, which governs meeting notice, open sessions, minutes, and executive session limits.
Homeowner associations in Santa Clara operate under the Davis-Stirling Act, California Civil Code sections 4000 through 6150, which establishes statewide rules for board governance. Boards must provide at least four days notice for regular member meetings and two days for executive sessions, post agendas, and conduct business in open session with limited exceptions for litigation, personnel, contracts, member discipline, and assessment hearings (Civil Code 4935). Minutes of open meetings must be available to members within 30 days, and boards cannot take action by email outside a noticed meeting except in genuine emergencies documented at the next meeting. Directors owe fiduciary duties to the association and must comply with the governing documents and state law. Annual elections must follow secret ballot procedures under Civil Code 5100 and following, with independent inspectors of elections.
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