Proxies

HOW you vote is supposed to be private so a ballot isn't the same as a proxy. A proxy designates someone to vote on your behalf, so even if you knew James served as a proxy for JoAnn, that won't tell you how he cast the vote, which isn't your business. In my community, you might appoint a proxy, but if you change your mind and show up at the meeting, the proxy will be cancelled and you can vote as usual, but that still doesn't entitle you to know how the vote was cast.

Usually, proxies are issued to someone who's a bonafide member of the associiton and is eligible to vote (no delinquent assessments), so check your documents to see if it says anything about how proxies are used. Your state might have rules regarding use of proxies, so Lori or other Florida posters might jump in this conversation to tell you what they say. There are regulations involving condos and another set involving HOAs, so be sure you look at the right ones. If you don't want to wait, Google HOA law - note there have been several changes this year, so take note of them as well.

Thanks!