Unsigned Ballot

Started by BettyO1 • 2 replies • 1563 views

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BettyO1 (California)
Posts: 104

Posted:

If a ballot for a special assessment is not signed (outer envelop), can the ballot be returned to the homeowner for a signature? If not, can the homeowner sign it at the meeting before the votes are counted, or sign a proxy in order to vote?

MaryA1 (Arizona)
Posts: 7,043

Posted:

Betty,

Since the outer envelope method is used only when the ballots are mailed in, if the member comes to the meeting he/she can just cast a ballot -- the envelope is not needed. However, if the member is not going to attend the meeting, then YES the envelope could be returned for his/her signature IF there is enough time for it to be returned b/4 the meeting.

If the member is attending the meeting I don't understand why he/she should have to sign a proxy to vote. A proxy is only used if the member is unable to attend the meeting.

SusanW1 (Michigan)
Posts: 5,202

Posted:

To validate the vote, yes, the outside would have to be signed. But, as stated before, if this person attend the meeting to cast a live vote, the mail in is mute.

Contact this member and ask what is going on and if they plan to use the mail in ballot or attend the meeting.

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