When the approval is created (see other support articles to know how to create an approval) an initial email is sent out to the “approvers” that were assigned to the specific approval event. Here's an example below of this communication and how it works.
This first email is an example of an “Expense Approval” Creation Email.
Notice how it includes who's involved in the approval process. any “images/files” attached to the approval event as well as all the details of the expense.
Can the Board/Team Communication about the approval?
Yes! What's cool is that the recipients can click “reply-all” in the email thread and respond with any communication and even add an image. What's even more impressive is the software keeps a record of this thread within the “approval details” under the 'Communication Log'. See screenshot below
All of this communication is not only stored in the approvals communication log but it is also copied in the HOA main inbox as well!