California HOA Elections

Pre-Ballot Notification

A notice sent to all members before ballots are distributed, listing candidates, election details, and voting instructions.

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At a Glance

How Condo Elects handles the pre-ballot notice

Condo Elects mails the pre-ballot notice at least 62 days before the election. It goes to every eligible member and includes the candidate list, number of open seats, election date and location, voting instructions, and information on correcting the voter list. Members who have opted into electronic voting also receive instructions for accessing the internet voting system.

Mailed by Condo Elects At least 62 days before the election

Includes Candidates, open seats, date/time/location, voting instructions, voter list correction process

Electronic voters Also includes internet voting access instructions

Used for Annual elections and recalls; may also apply to other vote types

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Definition

What the pre-ballot notice includes

This document is sent to the membership and includes the purpose of the vote, the list of candidates for annual elections and recalls, the date, time, and location of the election, the number of open seats for annual elections and recalls, the notice date, instructions on how to mail in ballots and their submission deadline, details on how to update the candidate list for annual elections and recalls, instructions on modifying the voter list, and, if applicable, the language required to allow an adjourned meeting to reduce the quorum requirement to 20%. It must be sent at least 60 days before the election. To ensure compliance and proper processing, Condo Elects requires this document to be sent 62 days before the election. If an association member has opted for electronic voting, the document will also include instructions on accessing the internet-based voting system, testing the connection, and submitting an electronic vote.

Also Known As Slate; 60-Day Notification

Date Mailing Due At Least 62 Days Before the Election

Format By Email or Paper (Depending on Election Rules and Preference)

Notes Required for annual elections and recalls; can be required for other votes according to legal interpretation and governing documents.

Election Types Annual Elections, Recalls, Change in Governing Documents, Special Assessments, Other