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How does four person condo association board overide split decisions?

Posted on Tue, Apr 05, 2011 @ 06:49 AM
  
  
  
  
  
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Our 40-unit Georgia condo complex has just lost one of it's five Board members. Our by-laws require 5 members, but we've had no luck finding anyone willing to replace the person who left (due to severe conflict caused by two of the board members). My question: now that we are down, at least for the time being, to four members, and among those four members votes will most likely be split two against two, how are tie votes decided? Our by-laws state the president has an equal vote. My understanding of Robert's Rules is that motions resulting in tie votes are dismissed. Is this correct. Our president wants to be a dictator, and thinks the office of president can do as it pleases.
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ask the members to vote.
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 7:11 AM by Wally Bernson
This issue is exactly why I insist that the Board of Director 'count' should ALWAYS be an 'uneven' number. . . The Florida Statutes mention 3, 5,or 7 (etc.), as an example, BUT unfortunately they don't say WHY. . . This is why: TO NEVER BE TROUBLED WITH A TIE VOTE. . . .  
 
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 7:58 AM by KELLI2L
The president should bow out of the vote. 
 
Vic
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 8:34 AM by Victor
Sounds like mediation/arbitration type counseling from qualified attorney, pm, engineer, etc
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 9:12 AM by Jeffrey D. Block, P.E.
If they can agree that the President not vote in the case of a tie...but most will not give up that power. In Fla - the Board is to appoint before the next election but can drag it out to make the point mute.
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 9:27 AM by Condo Bob
refer to your state condo law
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 9:56 AM by Scott
Roberts Rules require a majority vote to pass any motion. If your association deadlocks, you may need request the courts to place your Association in receivership. I understand that there is quite a cost involved with that. Maybe if you find out what that cost would be you encourage someone to fill the vacant seat and in that could avoid deadlock after deadlock. And check to see if your governing documents or state law allow the president to vote only as a tie breaker. Some Associations do in my state (Washington).
Posted @ Tuesday, April 05, 2011 10:13 PM by Lynn
We have an even number - the president doesn't vote.
Posted @ Wednesday, April 06, 2011 12:36 PM by c
What are normal pet rules in pet freindly condo?
Posted @ Monday, February 06, 2012 2:11 PM by karen
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