WHAT IS AN ACCLAMATION?

• In a situation where, at the close of nominations, the number of nominees is not more than the number of vacancies on the board to be elected, as determined by the inspector(s) of elections, the director nominees shall be considered elected by acclamation (and thus avoid the need to send out  ballots and continue with the election procedures) if all of the following are true: Civ. Code 5100(g)

• 6,000 or more units - the association includes 6,000 or more units

• Individual notice of election and nominating procedure - the association provided individual notice of the election and the procedure for nominating candidates at least 30 days before the close of nominations

• All qualified candidates permitted to run - the association permits all candidates to run if nominated, except where the person is disqualified from the nomination as a candidate

• Must be a member

• Past criminal conviction

• Current in assessments

• Non Payments of fines

• Paid the regular or special assessment under protest

• Has not been provided an opportunity to engage in Internal Dispute Resolution with the association

• Joint ownership interest