Question:
What is the secret ballot process for taking Board of Director Nominations from the floor at a live Annual Meeting?
– Betty
Answer:
Hi Betty,
The Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act Section 47-252(d) outlines the processes for ballot voting within associations. It states that the association must:
- Notify members of the ballot voting
- Send physical or electronic ballot to every unit owner entitled to vote
- Include the proposed action within the ballot
- Indicate the number of responses needed for a quorum, state the percentage of votes necessary, specify the ballot’s date and time, and indicate when and how the owners must deliver the ballots
Approval by ballot is only valid if they meet a quorum. Moreover, unless the governing documents specify, the ballot is not revoked after delivery by death or disability or attempted revocation by the unit owner.
However, the processes outlined may pertain more to elections and other matters to be voted on. When it comes to nominations, HOA members may be given ballots to write their nominees. The chairperson may tally and state the candidates with multiple nominations (or those that meet the minimum requirement to be nominated) without indicating who nominated them. For further guidance, kindly consult a lawyer.
Disclaimer: We are not lawyers. The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice.
