Our HOA has two classes of Memberships - providing for Voting and non-voting members.
Non voting can attend, and participate in general meetings but have no right to vote unless they are carrying a proxy from a voting member. Given the limitations our ByLaws have placed on Non Voting Members there is a current debate as to whether or not they are eligible for nomination, and possible election to the Board. Applicable references are as below.
1.6 “Voting Member” means a member of the Society who is in good standing and thereby has the right to vote.
a) “Non-Voting Member” means a Member of the Society who has the right to attend, and participate in Society meetings, but has no right to vote, other than by an authorized proxy.
Any advice will be appreciated.