Power of attorneys

Can a person who holds a Power of Attorney on behalf of an owner hold office or be a director of the HOA?

I realize that the POA can let the agent vote or attend meeting and so on, but he is just that an agent. Our By-laws state you must be a member to hold office or be a director.

I doubt it but every state has different laws. The first thing I would do is ask to see the document granting power of attorney. My understanding is that even a general powers of attorney specify what authorities are granted even though they may be in very broad terms.

There may be Montana law that answered your question, Betty. In CA, one must be an owner (assn. member) to be a candidate for or to serve on the Board as a director. It doesn't matter what the POA says.