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Board Meetings (2)
No. Casting a vote on association matters via email is strictly prohibited.
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Yes, if the owner has consented in writing to receive electronic notices.
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Board of Directors (2)
WRITTEN RECALL AGREEMENT (BALLOT)
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
UNIT INFORMATION:
Unit Number: ____________
Owner Name(s): ____________________________________
RECALL VOTE:
The following board member(s) are proposed for recall. Please mark your choice for each individual:
1. [Name of Board Member 1]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
2. [Name of Board Member 2]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
REPLACEMENT CANDIDATES:
(Optional: If a majority of the board is recalled, you may vote for a replacement candidate below)
[ ] [Candidate Name 1]
[ ] [Candidate Name 2]
UNIT OWNER REPRESENTATIVE:
By signing this agreement, I/we designate [Insert Name of Representative] as the Unit Owner Representative to receive all notices and represent the signing unit owners in this matter.
SIGNATURE:
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
(All owners of the unit should sign if possible)
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
To vote on the recall and removal of the following Board Member(s):
– [Board Member Name 1]
– [Board Member Name 2]
MEETING DETAILS:
Date: [Insert Date]
Time: [Insert Time]
Location: [Insert Physical Address or Virtual Link]
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Proof of Notice of Meeting
3. Appointment of Inspectors of Election
4. Voting on Recall of Board Member(s)
5. Voting on Replacement Board Member(s) (if necessary)
6. Adjournment
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Unit owners may vote in person or by limited proxy. Notice representing at least 10% of the voting interests has been received to call this meeting pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(j), Florida Statutes.
DATE OF NOTICE: [Insert Date Notice is Mailed/Delivered]
Signed,
[Unit Owner Representative or 10% Signatory]
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Elections/Voting (17)
Yes, a one-page “candidate information sheet” must be submitted at least 35 days before the election.
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No. Casting a vote on association matters via email is strictly prohibited.
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Yes, if the Board has set up a system for it. In fact, if you request to vote electronically, the Board must honor it unless you’ve specifically opted out.
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Yes, if the owner has consented in writing to receive electronic notices.
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Yes, but only by Limited Proxy for specific items like reserve waivers or bylaw amendments.
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No. While they can discuss things via email, all official votes must happen in an open meeting where owners can observe.
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WRITTEN RECALL AGREEMENT (BALLOT)
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
UNIT INFORMATION:
Unit Number: ____________
Owner Name(s): ____________________________________
RECALL VOTE:
The following board member(s) are proposed for recall. Please mark your choice for each individual:
1. [Name of Board Member 1]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
2. [Name of Board Member 2]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
REPLACEMENT CANDIDATES:
(Optional: If a majority of the board is recalled, you may vote for a replacement candidate below)
[ ] [Candidate Name 1]
[ ] [Candidate Name 2]
UNIT OWNER REPRESENTATIVE:
By signing this agreement, I/we designate [Insert Name of Representative] as the Unit Owner Representative to receive all notices and represent the signing unit owners in this matter.
SIGNATURE:
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
(All owners of the unit should sign if possible)
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
To vote on the recall and removal of the following Board Member(s):
– [Board Member Name 1]
– [Board Member Name 2]
MEETING DETAILS:
Date: [Insert Date]
Time: [Insert Time]
Location: [Insert Physical Address or Virtual Link]
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Proof of Notice of Meeting
3. Appointment of Inspectors of Election
4. Voting on Recall of Board Member(s)
5. Voting on Replacement Board Member(s) (if necessary)
6. Adjournment
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Unit owners may vote in person or by limited proxy. Notice representing at least 10% of the voting interests has been received to call this meeting pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(j), Florida Statutes.
DATE OF NOTICE: [Insert Date Notice is Mailed/Delivered]
Signed,
[Unit Owner Representative or 10% Signatory]
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The ballot must be placed in inner and outer envelopes to ensure secrecy. The outer envelope must be signed and have the unit# displayed on it.
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Two: the first at least 60 days prior, and the second at least 14 days prior.
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Yes, for associations with more than 10 units.
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If 20% of the voting interests petition the board to address an item of business, the board must place that item on the agenda at its next regular board meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose within 60 days of receiving the petition.
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No election is needed; the candidates are automatically seated. Keep in mind, however, the other candidates must have completed their “Intent to Run” candidate form prior to the deadline.
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It allows a proxy holder to vote however they choose; these are prohibited for most substantive condo votes.
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The candidate must submit their name at least 40 days before the election.
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Any unit owner, unless their voting rights have been suspended for delinquency.
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An impartial committee of owners who are not candidates or their relatives.
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Board Meetings (2)
No. Casting a vote on association matters via email is strictly prohibited.
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Yes, if the owner has consented in writing to receive electronic notices.
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Board of Directors (2)
WRITTEN RECALL AGREEMENT (BALLOT)
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
UNIT INFORMATION:
Unit Number: ____________
Owner Name(s): ____________________________________
RECALL VOTE:
The following board member(s) are proposed for recall. Please mark your choice for each individual:
1. [Name of Board Member 1]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
2. [Name of Board Member 2]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
REPLACEMENT CANDIDATES:
(Optional: If a majority of the board is recalled, you may vote for a replacement candidate below)
[ ] [Candidate Name 1]
[ ] [Candidate Name 2]
UNIT OWNER REPRESENTATIVE:
By signing this agreement, I/we designate [Insert Name of Representative] as the Unit Owner Representative to receive all notices and represent the signing unit owners in this matter.
SIGNATURE:
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
(All owners of the unit should sign if possible)
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
To vote on the recall and removal of the following Board Member(s):
– [Board Member Name 1]
– [Board Member Name 2]
MEETING DETAILS:
Date: [Insert Date]
Time: [Insert Time]
Location: [Insert Physical Address or Virtual Link]
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Proof of Notice of Meeting
3. Appointment of Inspectors of Election
4. Voting on Recall of Board Member(s)
5. Voting on Replacement Board Member(s) (if necessary)
6. Adjournment
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Unit owners may vote in person or by limited proxy. Notice representing at least 10% of the voting interests has been received to call this meeting pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(j), Florida Statutes.
DATE OF NOTICE: [Insert Date Notice is Mailed/Delivered]
Signed,
[Unit Owner Representative or 10% Signatory]
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Elections/Voting (17)
Yes, a one-page “candidate information sheet” must be submitted at least 35 days before the election.
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0
Leave a Reply
No. Casting a vote on association matters via email is strictly prohibited.
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0
Leave a Reply
Yes, if the Board has set up a system for it. In fact, if you request to vote electronically, the Board must honor it unless you’ve specifically opted out.
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Yes, if the owner has consented in writing to receive electronic notices.
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Leave a Reply
Yes, but only by Limited Proxy for specific items like reserve waivers or bylaw amendments.
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Leave a Reply
No. While they can discuss things via email, all official votes must happen in an open meeting where owners can observe.
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Leave a Reply
WRITTEN RECALL AGREEMENT (BALLOT)
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
UNIT INFORMATION:
Unit Number: ____________
Owner Name(s): ____________________________________
RECALL VOTE:
The following board member(s) are proposed for recall. Please mark your choice for each individual:
1. [Name of Board Member 1]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
2. [Name of Board Member 2]
[ ] RECALL (Remove)
[ ] RETAIN (Keep)
REPLACEMENT CANDIDATES:
(Optional: If a majority of the board is recalled, you may vote for a replacement candidate below)
[ ] [Candidate Name 1]
[ ] [Candidate Name 2]
UNIT OWNER REPRESENTATIVE:
By signing this agreement, I/we designate [Insert Name of Representative] as the Unit Owner Representative to receive all notices and represent the signing unit owners in this matter.
SIGNATURE:
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
Owner Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________
(All owners of the unit should sign if possible)
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Leave a Reply
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS
ASSOCIATION NAME: [Insert Full Association Name]
PURPOSE OF MEETING:
To vote on the recall and removal of the following Board Member(s):
– [Board Member Name 1]
– [Board Member Name 2]
MEETING DETAILS:
Date: [Insert Date]
Time: [Insert Time]
Location: [Insert Physical Address or Virtual Link]
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Proof of Notice of Meeting
3. Appointment of Inspectors of Election
4. Voting on Recall of Board Member(s)
5. Voting on Replacement Board Member(s) (if necessary)
6. Adjournment
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Unit owners may vote in person or by limited proxy. Notice representing at least 10% of the voting interests has been received to call this meeting pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(j), Florida Statutes.
DATE OF NOTICE: [Insert Date Notice is Mailed/Delivered]
Signed,
[Unit Owner Representative or 10% Signatory]
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The ballot must be placed in inner and outer envelopes to ensure secrecy. The outer envelope must be signed and have the unit# displayed on it.
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Two: the first at least 60 days prior, and the second at least 14 days prior.
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Yes, for associations with more than 10 units.
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If 20% of the voting interests petition the board to address an item of business, the board must place that item on the agenda at its next regular board meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose within 60 days of receiving the petition.
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No election is needed; the candidates are automatically seated. Keep in mind, however, the other candidates must have completed their “Intent to Run” candidate form prior to the deadline.
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It allows a proxy holder to vote however they choose; these are prohibited for most substantive condo votes.
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The candidate must submit their name at least 40 days before the election.
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Any unit owner, unless their voting rights have been suspended for delinquency.
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An impartial committee of owners who are not candidates or their relatives.
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