Board President Casey Porter listed his house for sale a month or so ago. It sold and escrow closed June 21. His telephone is not working. It appears that he has moved out of Portuguese Bend. Because Porter is no longer a property owner in Portuguese Bend, he can no longer vote in our elections. So, what is his status?
It would seem logical that a person who cannot vote for an office, cannot hold that office either, although our official documents are somewhat vague on that point. When queried about this via email, three board members said they had not seen Porter since the last board meeting, knew nothing about the status of his real estate and they said he had not resigned his post. A fourth member did not respond to my query, and neither did Porter.
So, what happens now? Will someone new fill his post? How will that person be chosen? Has someone already been chosen? Has anyone been asked? No one is talking, although rumors are flying. But I don't print rumors. Just the facts, ma'am.
The only things on Monday's agenda for the monthly board meeting are an email from a local resident, approval of the budget for the new fiscal year and approval of policies and procedures for the new fiscal year.
There is nothing on the agenda about resignation or replacement of the Board president...but one cannot help but assume that it will be a subject for discussion. If you care, be there! 7 p.m. Ladera Linda.
I will continue to look for more factual information about this issue until the Board meeting Monday and will post a report about the meeting afterward.
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There should be a procedure in the HOA By-laws for what to do when a board member bails for any reason. Usually someone is appointed an interim at the next possible meeting, then nominations for new candidates are opened, and another election is held as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteAlternately, I've seen associations appoint an interim officer to hold office until the next scheduled election. US Masters Swimming does this.
Regardless, someone needs to be appointed to the vacant position immediately upon opening up the next meeting. If that doesn't happen automatically, I sincerely hope someone in the "audience" stops the meeting and asks for a motion to do so.
Not that this changes much, I gather, but an organization without a leader is an invitation for a free-for-all. Homeowners should turn out and demand fair representation. Period.