board member purposely violating covenants

What can you do about a contentious board member purposely trying to stir things up.. Can a board member be removed from a board for purposely defaming the good name of the association and then breaking the rules!! I am hesitant of sending a violation letter out because i think it will send things spiraling out of control.. Help!!

Yes i am the President, he is aware of the rule and i think this may be a political play to intentionally make me look like i am being heavy handed.. should i try to appeal to the other members in an email for advice.. If they say ignore it, that isn't exactly being consistent now is it! There has to be a way to remove board members isn't there!!

Tye,

Typically a board member may be removed with or without cause by the people that placed the individual onto the board.

If the Board appointed the individual then the Board may remove them by a simple majority vote. However, if the individual was elected by the membership, then the Board needs to call a special meeting of the membership (following all notice and quorum requirements) for the purpose of holding a vote to recall the individual from the Board and to elect a new Director to serve the remaining term.

As others have said, the exact procedure is typically within your governing documents.

Tye, your post is confusing. Along with others who've asked, WHAT rule has he broken? Our board has sent violation notices to the directors among us and even called them to hearing. Ther have been no hard feelings as our board has made it clear to all that we directors also must follow the rules.

And, what do you mean by "defaming the good name of the association"? You wrote about two problems in one sentence and it seems that they should be distinct & separate.

How many directors are there? Read Tim's reply--the board may or may not be able to remove the man from the board. Read your governing documents--educate yourself! In our HOA, the topic is discussed in our bylaws. If the man is an OFFICER, the board with a simple majority vote, probably can remove him from his office, though he'd still be a director.