Directors of homeowner associations owe a fiduciary duty to the association and its members. This means that every director must:

1. Place the interests of the association and its members above his or her own interests,
2. Be absolutely loyal to the association,
3. Avoid or disclose in writing any actual or potential conflicts of interest,
4. Recuse himself or herself from voting on any matter where he or she has a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest with the association,
5. Comply with the law at all times in performing his or her duties as a board member,
   
6. Be truthful at all times in communicating with other board members,
7. Do everything that is reasonable to collect delinquent assessments,
8. Investigate all issues brought to their attention by members of the association, and
   
9. Maintain the common areas as required by the association's CC&Rs.