Need Quick Answer on Quorum

We are a small HOA, only 20 homes, 4 Board Members. We need 1/3 of eligible voters to make quorum. Do the Board members themselves count toward quorum?

Thanks!

Wendy, yes of course they do.

WendyW,

I have a few questions (to ask) that may help you to achieve quorum. What state do you live in, first? Are you able to use proxies? If so I would suggest doing as our community has begun to do, which is “solicit” for these proxies, in other words go door to door, asking homeowners to turn over their voting rights to someone, (whoever you designate) that will be present, which could vote for them. Also assure them that in the event that they are able to attend, that the proxy collected will be invalid, they can then vote in person. -OR- to have the HO vote on the spot. Make your proxy have options. If you can not use proxies, then each lot owner (if eligible) has one vote and they may vote as they please and yes, they do count toward quorum, they are still members of the community, even though they are “running” for a seat on the board.

I have received some great advice on a very similar subject matter concerning quorum. I, as well as many of the other board members, who have posted to this HOA discussion forum, have provided some very insightful advice, which may help you further. Use the search box at the top of this page, to read previous written posts as well.

I would like to thank all the members that have responded to you thus
Far, instead of telling you that “this topic has been address in previous posts” That’s what separates this discussion forum from the others out there, these are people who care. PERIOD!

I wish you much success!
Keep us posted
Best of luck
Chuck W.