By Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Yes, I do! Here are a few of our firm’s suggestions on how to increase attendance at an Annual Meeting. ♦ Announce the annual meeting date, time, and location in as many places as possible ♦ Plan and publicize a social event after or before the meeting and include food ♦ Give away door prizes or [...]
by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Our firm represents over 1,000 associations in Arizona. I can tell you with certainty that I have not seen a proxy used in an election or annual meeting in many, many years. Pursuant to Arizona law (A.R.S. Section 33-1812 for planned communities and 33-1250 for condominiums), proxy voting is only allowed while the association is under [...]
By Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Questions: Is our association required by Arizona law to post the agenda prior to the regular board meeting? Are owners entitled under Arizona to receive an agenda if they attend a regular board meeting? Do you suggest boards use an agenda at a regular board meeting? Can you provide me with a sample agenda for a [...]
By Kristen L. Rosenbeck, Esq. In preparing for your community association’s upcoming annual meeting one of the most important things to do is to closely review the association’s governing documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules) to determine if there are any mandatory requirements for the annual meeting of the membership. If the association’s governing documents (likely the Bylaws) require the election of [...]
