Articles – Elections
These articles were written by Michael Chulak from January 2020 to the current date to supplement our frequently asked questions section on this website and to provide you with valuable information.
Candidate Qualifications for Board Members
Election Procedures and Timeline for Board Elections
Who is Prohibited from Being an Inspector of Elections
Protection of HOA Directors and Officers Against Personal Liability
Why You Should Not Be an Inspector of Elections
Assessment Limitations - 20% - Voting Requirements
Special Assessment Limitations - Voting Requirements
Appointment of Assistants to Inspector of Elections
Official Ballots Required for HOA Elections
Revocation of Ballots – HOA Elections
Virtual or Zoom Meeting for Elections
Tie Votes - HOA Board Elections
Proof of Membership - Secret Ballot Elections
Non-Cumulative Voting – Straight Voting
Candidate Forums – Board Elections
Increasing Attendance at HOA Annual Meetings
Quorums for Election of Directors
Establishing a Quorum for a Zoom Election Meeting
Quorum Not Achieved - Election of Directors
Record Date for Meetings and Voting
Returning Ballots to Inspector of Election
Write-In Candidates – Nominations from the Floor
Acclamation-Uncontested Elections for Board Members
Email Ballots or Paper Ballots
Recording the Election Results
Board's Failure to Take and Maintain Minutes
Sample Provision for Minutes - Election of Directors
Reasons to Amend or Restate Your Association's CC&Rs - Voting Requirements
Granting Exclusive Use Easements to Members
Reasons to Incorporate Your HOA - Voting Requirements
Filling Vacant Board Positions
Board of Directors is Required
Why Should You Run for Election to the Board of Directors of Your HOA
How to get Elected to the Board of Directors of Your HOA
What Happens if Nobody Runs for the Board
Pledge by Nominee for Election to Board of Directors
Questionnaire for Board Member Nominees - Optional
Election of Officers by Board of Directors
Annual Membership Meetings Required
Earthquake Insurance for Homeowner Associations
Voting to Eliminate Proxy Voting
Voting for Earthquake Insurance
Voting to Approve Special Assessments and Increased Assessments
Voting to Amend Bylaws to Increase the Number of Directors
Increasing or Decreasing the Number of Directors
Voting to Amend or Restate HOA Bylaws – Reasons
Bylaws of Homeowner Associations
Voting to Require HOA Officer Qualifications
Voting to Amend CC&Rs - Assignment of Rents
Voting to Amend CC&Rs - Clogged Drains
Voting to Minimize Liability for Dangerous Animals
Voting to Eliminate Unlawful Rental Restrictions
Mandatory Rental Amendments for HOAs
Voting to Amend CC&Rs - Smoking
Voting to Require Self-certification of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Voting to Transfer Common Area Attic Spaces to Owners
Voting to Protect Views in Community Associations
Voting for Term Limits for Directors
Voting for Staggered Terms for Board Members (Directors)
Voting to Extend Terms of CC&Rs
Voting to Require Tenant Lease Addendum
CC&Rs and Operating Rules (Rules and Regulations)
Recall Elections - Board of Directors
Removal of Directors by the Board
Petition for Recall of the Entire Board of Directors
Most Common Reasons Board Members are Recalled
Failure to Hold Board Elections on Time
Appointment of a Provisional Director for an HOA
Parliamentary Procedure Glossary of Terms
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