Informational Blog About HOA Elections
Yes, Notice is Required For Cumulative Voting
Q: Must an HOA member give notice at a meeting before voting begins that he or she intends to cumulate their votes in order for cumulative voting to be allowed on the election ballot? A: YES. When an HOA's governing documents allow cumulative voting, there is still a...
Recommendation About Pre-Printed Return Addresses
Individualized return addresses should not be printed on the outer envelope used to return a ballot because doing so dramatically increases the number of spoiled ballots. This advice sounds counter-intuitive, so let us explain. All associations are required to use a...
How to Choose An Inspector of Elections
Inspectors of Elections may all look the same from the outside, but there are actually important differences between them. Here are some things to look for: (1) Are they experienced with California HOA elections? (2) Is their proposal all-inclusive, or are there extra...