Stockton HOAs must follow the Davis-Stirling Act (CA Civil Code 4000+). Board meetings need 4 days notice minimum. Homeowners may attend and speak at open-session meetings.
Under the Davis-Stirling Act (CA Civil Code 4900-4955), HOA boards in Stockton must hold regular meetings at least quarterly and provide written notice at least 4 days before any board meeting. Regular meeting schedules require 10 to 90 days advance notice posted in a prominent location within the community. Meetings must include an open forum where homeowners can address the board. Executive sessions are limited to specific topics including litigation, contract negotiations, member discipline, and personnel matters (Civil Code 4935). Board members may participate by teleconference if a physical quorum is present. Meeting minutes must be available to members within 30 days. Elections must use secret ballots managed by an independent inspector (Civil Code 5100-5145). AB 2159 (effective 2025) authorizes secure electronic voting in HOA elections. Boards must also distribute annual disclosures including budgets, reserve studies, and insurance summaries.
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