CMCA Meetings, Elections, and Voting 5

Question 1

An association uses an independent inspector of elections. Which task is the inspector NOT typically responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Setting the agenda for the annual meeting

Answer

The inspector of elections manages the voting process and certifies results but has no authority over the meeting agenda, which is the board's responsibility.

Question 2

An owner submits a petition signed by 15% of all members requesting a special meeting. The board refuses to schedule it. What is the typical remedy?

Accepted Answer

The petitioning owners may call and hold the meeting themselves if the board fails to act within the statutory or bylaw timeframe

Answer

Most state statutes and governing documents allow petitioning owners to call and conduct the meeting themselves if the board fails to schedule it within the required period.

Question 3

A motion is made and seconded at a board meeting. Before the vote, a director moves to 'postpone to a definite time.' This motion:

Accepted Answer

Delays action on the main motion to a specific future time while keeping it alive

Answer

Postpone to a definite time delays the vote on the main motion to a specified point but preserves the motion for future consideration.

Question 4

Association governing documents are silent on whether board meetings must be open to members. Under most state community association statutes, board meetings are:

Accepted Answer

Generally open to members except for specific executive session topics such as litigation, personnel, and delinquencies

Answer

Most state statutes create a default presumption that board meetings are open to members, with defined exceptions allowing executive (closed) sessions for sensitive matters.

Question 5

A quorum is lost during a board meeting when two directors leave early. The remaining directors may:

Accepted Answer

Only take a motion to adjourn or recess; substantive votes without quorum are invalid

Answer

Once quorum is lost during a meeting, the body can only adjourn or recess; any substantive votes taken without quorum present are generally invalid.

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CMCA Meetings, Elections, and Voting 5