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HOA election procedures explained

HOA election procedures explained © Submitted Joe Adams - Condo Q&A Q: What is the accepted practice that my homeowners’ association should follow for opening and counting secret ballots used to elect the board? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Section 720.306(8) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act provides that if the governing documents permit voting by secret ballot by members who are not in attendance at a meeting of the members for the election of directors, such ballots must be placed in an inner envelope with no identifying markings and mailed or delivered to the association in an outer envelope bearing identifying information reflecting the name of the member, the lot or parcel for which the vote is being cast, and the signature of the lot or parcel owner casting that ballot. The double envelope procedure is used to preserve the secrecy of the vote.

Condo questions: What are the limitations for board members communicating outside of official board meetings?

Condo questions: What are the limitations for board members communicating outside of official board meetings? Richard DeBoest Attorneys at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, civil litigation, estate planning and commercial transactions.  Q: Is it legal for the board of directors, to make “sidewalk deals” by phone or Zoom platform   of the board of directors only   and reach agreements before the meetings, such as to “line up the ducks?” For example: “If you vote for my motion then I will vote for yours. So, at the meeting, they often, just say, ‘all in favor say aye.’” 

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