Elections

The elections, for the open positions on the board, are the most important business conducted at an owners meeting.

Nominations
Any owner may nominate one or more candidates for election. A nomination does not require seconding. A person nominated may decline at any time.
(Rule #114)

Nominations may be closed after a reasonable time has lapsed or by resolution of the voters. A motion to close nominations requires seconding and is then voted on. (Rule #115)

Usually, the chair offers candidates a couple of minutes each to speak to the meeting on why they should be elected. Some chairs allow the candidates extra time to answer questions from the floor; others do not.

Voting
The chair instructs the meeting on how the ballots are to be marked. The ballots are collected and the scrutineers, under the guidance of the chair, inspects and counts the ballots and the proxies.

Results
The chair announces the result. The chair's decision stands unless reversed by the Court. (Rule #187)

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