GeorgeP Posted June 11, 2024 at 05:10 PM Report Share Posted June 11, 2024 at 05:10 PM The process has started for our upcoming Board of Directors elections. My question/concern deals with the upcoming 'Candidate Forum' In previous years, those attending the forum were asked to fill out cards asking their specific question to one/all of the candidates and we had a unbiased 'forum moderator' who ran the meeting, and read the questions to the candidates. This year our HOA has advised that only pre-submitted questions will be allowed, and the format for submitting is done under the 'survey monkey' system, with no specific info as to who these questions are being submitted to. In my opinion, this borders on the potential of election interference should these questions go back to any current HOA admin. As with any election, there may be candidates that are 'favored' by current Board or those with personal agendas, and I think with this system the potential exists for 'some candidates' to get the questions in advance. This may not be completely appropriate for the Roberts Rules forum, however, I wanted to post question and ask for questions/comments, etc. Thank you in advance for any info. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted June 11, 2024 at 05:16 PM Report Share Posted June 11, 2024 at 05:16 PM Well, I'd want to know who instituted this "rule" and under what authority. Since this is an election by the membership, it seems to me that the membership would set the rules for any candidate's forum or similar event. Unless there is something in your bylaws or the regulations for HOAs, any motions regarding nominations, elections, and the polls would have to be adopted by the membership. The board has only such powers as are conferred upon it in the bylaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted June 12, 2024 at 12:46 AM Report Share Posted June 12, 2024 at 12:46 AM On 6/11/2024 at 10:10 AM, GeorgeP said: This year our HOA has advised that only pre-submitted questions will be allowed Organizations act through people. Who has so advised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted June 12, 2024 at 05:35 AM Report Share Posted June 12, 2024 at 05:35 AM On 6/11/2024 at 7:46 PM, Joshua Katz said: Organizations act through people. Who has so advised? I would ask the question a bit differently. "Who in the HOA was doing this "advising"? And by virtue of what authority? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeP Posted June 13, 2024 at 04:05 PM Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2024 at 04:05 PM Thank you for your responses. We will be asking some questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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