Our Election Services

Election Services Provided

'HOA Election Inspectors' will perform their duties impartially, in good faith, 
to the best of their abilities, and as expeditiously as practical. (Civ. Code §5110(d).)   

'HOA Election Inspectors' will perform the duties listed below:
  • Provide a location for mailing ballots or delivery by hand (and provide a receipt if requested). (Civ. Code §5115(c)(2))
  • Receive ballots from members. (Civ. Code §5115(b)(1))
  • Determine authenticity, validity, and effect of proxies. (Civ. Code §5110(c))
  • Hear and determine challenges and questions. (Civ. Code §5110(c)(4))
  • Determine when the polls close. (Civ. Code §5110(c))
  • Verify member information and signatures on outer envelopes. (Civ. Code §5120)
  • Open ballots and tabulate votes. (Civ. Code §5110(c); §5120(a).)  (Via a video conferencing meeting)
  • Determine the results of the election. (Civ. Code §5120(a))  (Via a video conferencing meeting)
  • Report the results to the board. (Civ. Code §5120(b))  (Via a video conferencing meeting)
  • Perform acts as may be proper to conduct the election with fairness to all members. (Civ. Code §5110(c)(8))
  • Keep custody of election materials. (Civ. Code §5125)
  • Oversee recounts. (Civ. Code §5125)
  • Make records available for legal challenges. (Civ. Code §5125)
  • Make records available for and oversee inspection during the time records are in the inspector's custody.                            (Civ. Code §5205(a))

The HOA Management will be responsible for providing:
  • Determine the number of memberships entitled to vote and the voting power of each. (Civ. Code §5110(c))
  • Prepare a voter list and correct any information within two business days of receiving notice of errors. (Civ. Code §5105(a)(7)) 
  • Prepare a list of candidates and correct any information within two business days of receiving notice of errors. (Civ. Code §5105(a)(7)) 
  • Deliver or cause to be delivered ballots with instructions to each member of the association. (Civ. Code § 5105(g)(4))
  • Deliver election rules to each member of the association. (Civ. Code §5105(g)(4)

NON-ATTORNEY DISCLOSURE:  HOA Election Inspectors is not a law firm nor are any of its employees.  We are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice. We can not represent you in court.  We can provide document preparation services at your direction.  Services provided by HOA Election Inspectors are not a substitute for the advice of a lawyer.  If you have any legal questions, you should seek the advice of an attorney who is an active member of the California State Bar.

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