Petition signature expiration?

Our HOA is in the process of gathering petitions for the removal of one BOD. During a recent mtg, the director mentioned the petition was a moot point because the signatures had expired. He mentioned a 50 day limit. How long can our HOA take to gather signatures and not run into a validity issue. Thanks!

Barbara

I know of several ways to remove a BOB Member but I know of no way via a petition. Please show us how your association docs allow such.

Tim,
Yes, you are correct that the petition is to call a special meeting for the purpose of removing a board member.

Barbara

It may only take 25% to call for the Special Meeting but it may take 51% of all owners (not just those in attendance) voting for the recall for it to happen. In some cases the Special Meeting must be for the recall and the election of a named replacement only. Special Meeting is the first step. Be sure you understand the rest of the steps.

Hi John,
Our bylaws indicate that a majority voting for removal (at the special meeting yet to occur), for those members present. No mention of 51% of ALL members, but rather of those present at the meeting. I think we're good on that point. Thanks.

For the purpose of calling a Special Meeting to recall one or more Board members in Arizona the number of signed member petitions is

if organization is 1000 members or less, then 25%
of organization is more than 1000 members, then 10%

The Board is required to schedule the meeting within 30 days and send out ballots. The ballots are collected up to and including the meeting itself, at which point voting is closed and the ballots counted. Simple majority decides the outcome.

ARS 33-1813.A.4

We are in the process of recalling 6 of 7 Directors in our club