HOA Homefront: Did our board change the rules properly?

Q: If the board decides to change any rules shouldn’t those rule changes be placed on the open general session board meeting agenda for discussion and vote of the board members before being sent out for the 28-day comment period? Is it a violation to make this decision in executive session, without first putting it on the open general session agenda? — P.G., Rancho Santa Margarita

A: The adoption, deletion, or changing of HOA rules must comply with Civil Code Sections 4340-4370.  The discussion...