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Posted By ParkP on 08/04/2008 8:25 PM
Been informed the petition to request special meeting associations to sign. Several association members are saying we also need new quotes from new management companies. Because the HO are not trusting the new management being related.I want to do this right . We are not in position to get qoutes, we can't hire or cancel contract.I do understand why this mistrust would be there.
Some HO are concerned that our annual meeting is coming up in October, the BOD's and relative management could say they collected more proxies than they did.How would we know ? The HO are afraid we vote them off they vote themselves back on.
Thanks for your help. This site is so helpful
Park,
Correct me is I'm wrong, but it appears you have two separate issues:
1) displeasure with the current management company
2) voting new members onto the board at the October meeting
The issues you have with the management company should be addressed at a board meeting. Only the board has the power to hire a new management company or renew the contract of the current mgmt co. All you can do is voice your complaints and ask that they consider a new company. Make certain you have all your facts straight -- make no assumptions, only state factual information regarding their incompetence. That's about all you can do about this issue.
As Glen suggested you may gather proxies from members who will not be attending the annual meeting at which time board members will be elected. However, be certain proxies are allowed and also be certain you can be named a proxy. Some board require the proxies be given to a board member. This should be stated on the proxy.
At the annual meeting, a member may make a motion that the members can vote on. However, they cannot make a motion to do anything that the gov. documents do not give them the power to do and they cannot make a motion to override a decision of the board unless the gov. documents give them that power. Keep this in mind if you are planning to make a motion regarding the management company. It may just be a wasted effort, unless your goal is just to show the board how much support you have for your position.
Frankly, at this point, my first priority would be getting new members elected to the board. If this is a successful venture, then the new board can decide what to do about the management co. IMO, it's best to just concentrate your efforts on one thing at a time.