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If the amount spent is within reason the board certainly has the right to purchase a card. If they limited the signatures to only selected few I'd say their ethics need to be readjusted but again it is not illegal.

They also gave a gift card for $250+ money.

What do you mean $250 + money. How much money???

$270. I just think the fact that only the board and their friends were asked to sign the card made it a personal gift. They also led the rest of the people at the meeting to think it was their own money spent.

I have seen all manner of questionable giving and self dealing occur within the framework of budgeting, and its all OK if it is approved by the board. Some boards even approve extensive travel budgets for themselves to attend out of state events, or travel to their units from out of state for meetings, including spouses, all paid for by the HOA.  
 
members. If it has been approved in the annual budgets or in some slush fund for spending, its not illegal. Owners should ask about any questionable line items in the budget.  
 

I don't have a problem with the board using asso. money. It's the fact that it was not presented to the ex-pres. from all of the residents.

It is illegal! The position is a volunteer position and under no circumstances should association money be given to any board member as a gift!  
 
 

Victor-wyhat law is being violated that you cite as the basis of your post??