The election season is almost upon us. Do you feel confident in running for your board of directors? We have some tips that can give you solid footing as you run for election. The overall takeaway is to be a solid and exceptional member of the community. Yes, you need...
Board elections can get contentious at times. We always hope for a fair and equitable election season but sometimes dirt gets dug up on certain candidates. That’s where the question of electing someone with a criminal history comes up. In particular, can a former...
With the new law on term limits enacted in 2018, there has been some lack of clarity on terms and term limits for BOD members. What constitutes a term? And how exactly does the term limit affect a term? Well, a term is simply the amount of time a BOD member serves on...
You’re a board member and you can’t be at a meeting for a big vote. No big deal, you can vote in advance or send your written vote along with another BOD member, right? Wrong. This one is crystal clear. Board members cannot vote by proxy. Proxy is defined by Black’s...
The question gets asked again and again about relatives serving on the Board of Directors (BOD) together. Let’s go straight to the Florida Condominium Acts for this one. Section 718.112(2)(d) states, “co-owners of a unit may not serve as members of the board of...
