DOMESTIC HOA CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
10. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS per Title 35, Chapter 20 - This organization document shall provide
for all of the following:
1} methods of efficient communication with the members of the association unless a different method
is required by Chapter 3, Title 10A, Code of Alabama 1975. On an attachment list all types of
communication such as emails, newsletters, meetings, posted signage, correspondence, etc.. Attach
any section of the governing documents that pertains to required communication with the
members.
2} rules and regulations for the conduct of any meetings of the association - Attach the appropriate
section of the bylaws or governing documents detailing the conduct of meetings, if any.
3} the compilation, organization, and maintenance of full and complete financial records of the
association available to any member at a reasonable time and place upon the payment of reasonable
associated costs - Attach an example of the financial records that will be made available to
members upon request and payment.
4} reasonable rules and regulations for the use, maintenance, repair, replacement, or modification of any
common areas, if any, including penalties for violations - Attach copies of the appropriate rules and
regulations.
5} power to grant easements, leases, licenses, and concessions through or over the common areas, if
any. Attach a copy of the document(s) granting these powers.
6} statements regarding the payment of dues and assessments to be provided to any person having an
interest, upon the payment of reasonable associated costs – Attach the appropriate statement and/or
any document(s) requiring the statements.
7} preparation and submission of the annual budgets of the association to the members – Attach section of
governing documents regarding annual budgets and reporting of same.
8} The undersigned certifies that the Homeowners’ Association will do any other act a nonprofit is
required to do under the law.
11. In addition to the required items in item 10 of this document, the organizational documents of a
Homeowners’ Association may provide for the following – CHECK ALL THAT APPLY TO THIS
HOA:
Indemnification and insurance for the association, its officers, and directors
Fidelity bonds for any person or entity having custody or control of any funds of the association
Periodic audits of the financial records of the association
Power to acquire real and personal property for the benefit of the association and its members
Power to hire and discharge managing agents and other employees, agents, and independent
contractors
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