If a community association does not have a meeting room, where should board meetings be scheduled?

• A. In the president's home
• B. In the boardroom of a neighboring association
• C. Online only
• D. Public places

Answer: (D)

Opening meetings to all members and the public is the core idea here. If there isn’t an on-site meeting room, choosing a venue that the public can easily access—such as a library, city hall, or a community center—helps ensure transparency and participation. Public places are neutral, usually equipped for attendees (seating, restrooms, parking), and they avoid the perception of secrecy or favoritism that private spaces can create. They also support open meeting expectations and, in many jurisdictions, fulfill the requirement that meetings be accessible to members.

Private spaces like a president’s home raise concerns about inclusivity and propriety, and a neighboring association’s boardroom can introduce conflicts or access issues. Online-only meetings can be convenient, but many rules require or strongly encourage an in-person option to ensure real-time, public access. So, scheduling in a public place best supports openness, accessibility, and proper governance.