Election Timeline Builder

BUILD YOUR HOA DIRECTOR ELECTION TIMELINE

Enter in your election date and the number of days you need after the nomination deadline to prepare the candidate list, then click ‘Build Timeline’.

The Election Timeline Builder is for information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

Choose Your Desired Election Date:

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Choose the # of Days You Need After the Nomination Deadline to Prepare the Candidate List:

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(Election rules may not be amended within 90 days of the Election)

ELECTION RULES FINALIZED

If the election rules are being amended, general notice of the proposed election rules must have been provided at least 28 DAYS before the board vote to adopt the amended rules. (Civ. Code § 4360.)
*If amended language includes only what is required by law, the 28 day notice period does not apply. (Civ. Code § 4355(b).)

March 30, 2020

(At least 30 days before Nomination Deadline)

NOTICE OF NOMINATING PROCEDURE

(General Notice)
Notice of the procedure and deadline for nomination. (Civ. Code § 5115(a).)

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NOMINATION DEADLINE

(Election Timeline Builder assumes a 30 day nomination period)

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CANDIDATE LIST FINALIZED

(This date is impacted by the number of days selected in the dropdown menu above)

March 30, 2020

(At least 30 days before sending ballot materials)

NOTICE OF MEETING & CANDIDATE LIST

(General Notice)
The Notice of Meeting & Candidate List includes all the following information:
✓ Candidate List
✓ Notice of date, time, address of where to send ballots
✓ Notice of date, time, address of ballot counting meeting
✓ Statement of member’s right to verify accuracy of individual information on both the Candidate List and Voter List
✓ Statement of member’s right to request individual delivery of the above items

March 30, 2020

VOTER LIST FINALIZED

(The ‘Record Date’ for determining the Voter List is established at the time ballots are sent)

March 30, 2020

(At least 30 days before voting deadline)

BALLOT MATERIALS SENT

(Mailed or delivered to each member on the Voter List)
✓ Ballots & Two (2) pre-addressed envelopes
✓ Instructions on how to return ballots
✓ Copy of election rules or this statement on the ballot in 12-point font:
“The rules governing this election may be found here: [website where rules are posted]”

March 30, 2020

VOTING DEADLINE

March 30, 2020

ELECTION DATE

(Ballot counting meeting)

March 30, 2020

(Within 15 days after Election)

NOTICE OF ELECTION RESULTS

(General Notice)
Notice of the election results must be provided on or before this date.

This timeline was printed from Tinnelly Law Group’s ‘Election Timeline Builder’ found at tinnellylaw.com/election-timeline

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor is it intended to create an attorney client relationship. Use of this information is at your own risk and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel experienced in HOA law. If your community is in need of legal services, contact Tinnelly Law Group.