PHA does not charge monthly or annual dues. Instead, owners normally pay an assessment every other year, usually in the range of $100 to $120. The assessment amount is set by the Board and covers expenses such as Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance to protect the Board, and the administrative costs of meetings, mailings, document control, and website. Payments are currently accepted by check only.

The Board runs the Association's day-to-day business. It follows the governing documents, manages finances, and makes decisions at noticed meetings. (Bylaws, Art. IV §4)

The Board can do what the CC&Rs, Bylaws, and California law allow, including setting annual assessments, making rules, and deciding variance requests. It has no authority beyond that. (Bylaws, Art. IV §4; CC&Rs, Art. X §10.3 and Art. XIII §13.2)

Regular Board meetings are normally held on the first Monday of June, September, and December. (Bylaws, Art. IV §9)

The annual meeting is normally held on the first Monday of March. (Bylaws, Art. X §2)

Special Board meetings may be called as needed, with notice to directors. (Bylaws, Art. IV §10)

Meeting dates and/or times may change with appropriate notice to members. Notices are sent by email or U.S. mail.

Owners elect the Board each year by written ballot. (Bylaws, Art. IV §1)

Owners vote on three things:

• Electing the Board each year, by written ballot. (Bylaws, Art. IV §1)

• Amending the CC&Rs, which takes at least 65% of the owners. (CC&Rs, Art. XIII §13.1)

• Changing the number of directors, which takes a majority of the voting power. (Bylaws, Art. XII §§1–2)

Other decisions, such as setting annual assessments and approving variances, are made by the Board. The Board can also amend the Bylaws, except the number of directors, but owners holding a majority of the voting power can override a Board change. (Bylaws, Art. XII §§1–2)

Generally no. The Board makes decisions at properly noticed meetings. Email discussions are not meetings.

The CC&Rs cover the property: how lots can be used and what owners must keep up. The Bylaws cover the Association itself: how it's run, how Board members are elected, and how meetings are held.