Is advanced notice required for Condo Association Board candidacy?

Hello all! I have a question regarding the annual Condo Association meeting that is held for election of Board of Directors members. It is my understanding that the property management company sends out a letter a few months ahead of time to all condo owners with a resume to complete if they would like to be on the ballot. Once completed and submitted by the deadline, copies of all candidates’ resumes (including current BOD members running for reelection) are sent out to inform the community of nominees.

In the the past, persons who did not take the time to fill out their statement of candidacy have simply raised their hand at the meeting and have wound up on the Board, causing a lot of problems. I feel this is not fair to the condo association community, that deserves to know more about these candidates who decide last-minute to ‘give it a try’ and turn out to be underqualified for their elected roles.

At the meeting, are we required to ‘open the floor’ for nominations?  And, yes, I am the ‘lucky one’ who gets to ‘preside’ over the meetings!