ELECTION RULES REQUIRED

Beginning July 1, 2006, all associations are required to adopt election rules that apply to elections requiring a vote by the membership, such as:

• election of directors

• removal of directors

• special assessments

• amendments to the CC&Rs and bylaws

• grants of exclusive use common areas

All associations are required to adopt election rules that comply with Civil Code §1363.03 to include the following:

• nomination procedures
• candidate qualifications
• a method of selecting independent third parties as inspectors of election
• rules regarding access to association media during campaigns
• rules regarding access to common area meeting space during campaigns
• secret balloting procedures
• a ballot form

For smoother elections, associations should amend their bylaws.

Updated by ADAMS KESSLER 9/18/2008