Most states require that board meetings are held at least once a year. All members will have to attend meetings. Again, the meetings can be as strict or as loose as you like, but everyone is required to deal with the issues at hand and give their opinion or vote. In some states, members can sign off on the minutes of a meeting by email, in lieu of actually being there.
Electronically, telephonically, or physically, members must be present at board meetings in one way or another. This is especially important for boards that require a certain number of votes to carry a motion. The best board members understand the importance of participation in meetings.
