Record Date
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Definition/About
The record date is the date used to determine which members of an HOA are eligible to vote in an election. It is typically set by the association’s bylaws or, if not specified, by the Board of Directors. In many cases, the record date is established shortly before ballots are distributed to allow time for preparing election materials and voter lists. If no record date is set, the date when the first ballot is distributed is often used as the default. This ensures that only members as of that date are included in the voter list. Additionally, election rules generally prohibit denying a ballot to an owner for any reason other than not being a member at the time ballots are distributed.
Notes:
Usually found in the bylaws if they are set in the governing documents; usually defaults to the date the ballots are sent out.
Election Types:
Annual Elections, Recalls, Change in Governing Documents, Special Assessments, Other
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