Mike McKinley

Thanks so much for responding! Nice to have someone with your expertise comment. Voluntary withdrawal could help but based upon the number voting process (4 candidates would each be ranked by the directors making the votes: 4,3,2,1), so it is very possible for all 4 candidates to have 15 total votes. 3 candidates could all get 12 votes and 2 candidates could all get 9 votes. Since our By-Laws are silent as far as membership voting to fill a temporary position (we have about 1,000 eligible members), could we survey about 500 or so members for input as to their preference so that the existing 6 directors could get some membership direction? Section 40:32 use? Our members are mailed ballots for the annual election but to save the association money, we could blast email about 515 members for input. I'll read closing 40:32. Thanks again for guidance!

Our By-Laws state that the Board of Directors (we are on HOA) will hold a secret ballot vote for a new members using a numerical system. For example, it there are three candidates. each of the 6 directors will vote on a 3-2-1 basis (3 being the highest supporting vote). It is extremely conceivable that we could have a tie vote total of 12 (three candidates each get 12 points). A stalemate is conceivable and we have no provision to break a stalemate. What are guidelines in case of a stalement? Membership vote?