Low-income individuals in the community have an important voice in the administration of poverty alleviating programs. The federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act recognizes this and requires each Community Action Agency (CAA) to have a tripartite board of directors with one of the three sectors dedicated to individuals representing the low-income community served. A CAA must select representatives of the low-income community in accordance with democratic selection procedures. While this process serves as a pathway for community engagement, it also often generates a lot of questions and confusion. This FAQ reflects the questions CAPLAW has received over the years about this sector of the board, especially the democratic selection process, and is intended to help tripartite boards understand and navigate this complexity.