Missouri HOA boards operate under governing documents and Chapter 355 RSMo nonprofit corporation law. Annual meetings, quorum, and voting follow the declaration and bylaws. Missouri lacks a general HOA sunshine law.
Most St. Louis HOAs are organized as Missouri nonprofit corporations under Chapter 355 RSMo. The board of directors must meet at least annually, give written notice to members per bylaw requirements (typically 10 to 60 days for annual meetings), maintain a quorum (often one-third of members), and keep minutes available for inspection. Missouri does not have a general HOA open-meeting law equivalent to sunshine statutes in other states, so executive sessions and closed meetings are governed by the bylaws. Members have statutory rights under RSMo 355.821 to inspect corporate records including minutes, financial statements, and membership lists for a proper purpose. Elections must follow cumulative voting provisions if the declaration provides for them.
Breach of fiduciary duty by directors: personal liability possible under Chapter 355. Failure to hold annual meetings: member suit to compel.
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