What is the purpose of a residents forum?

• A. Typically held as an open forum for owners to speak and raise items for future board consideration
• B. A formal meeting to vote on policy changes
• C. A place to publish notices to residents
• D. A session for outside consultants to present proposals

Answer: (A)

Residents forums are open spaces where owners can speak up and raise items for the board to consider at a future meeting. The point is to gather input, questions, and ideas from residents and have them added to the board’s agenda for review, not to decide or vote on policies on the spot. This format fosters transparency and two-way communication between residents and the board. It’s not the venue for voting on policy changes, publishing notices, or having outside consultants present proposals; those activities take place in formal board or committee meetings or separate presentations with a defined agenda.