CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations Meetings, Elections, and Voting Questions and Answers

Question 1

An annual members' meeting for a 150-unit condominium association requires a quorum of 51% of the voting interests to conduct business.
On the day of the meeting, only 65 members are present in person.
However, the association has received 15 valid proxies.
Has the quorum been met?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because the total of members present and proxies exceeds the required quorum.

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No, because proxies cannot be used to establish a quorum.

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No, because the number of members present in person is less than 51%.

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Yes, but only if the proxies are directed proxies.

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a special meeting of the members?

Accepted Answer

To address specific, urgent issues that arise between scheduled annual meetings.

Answer

To elect the board of directors and review the association's annual financial report.

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To provide a forum for committees to present their annual reports to the membership.

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To approve the minutes of the previous board of directors' meetings.

Question 3

A community association's bylaws state that notice for the annual meeting must be sent to all homeowners no less than 10 days and no more than 30 days before the meeting. If the annual meeting is scheduled for October 28th, what is the LATEST date the notice can be mailed to be in compliance?

Accepted Answer

October 18th

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September 28th

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October 1st

Answer

October 21st

Question 4

During a board election, a homeowner who cannot attend the annual meeting gives a signed document to a neighbor authorizing them to vote on their behalf. This document, which does not specify how the vote should be cast, is known as a:

Accepted Answer

General Proxy

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Ballot

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Directed Proxy

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Consent form

Question 5

All of the following topics are appropriate for discussion in an executive session of the board EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Adoption of the annual budget.

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Consultation with the association's legal counsel regarding pending litigation.

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Discussion of a homeowner's delinquency and potential lien.

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Review of personnel matters involving association employees.

Question 6

According to Robert's Rules of Order, what is the correct sequence of events after a motion is made?

Accepted Answer

Second, Chair states the question, Debate, Vote

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Debate, Second, Vote, Chair states the question

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Chair states the question, Debate, Second, Vote

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Vote, Second, Debate, Chair states the question