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Follow on Google News | Torres Introduces Legislation to Increase Voter Participation in Community AssociationsTorres Introduces Legislation to Increase Voter Participation in Community Associations through Electronic Balloting
By: CAI-CLAC AB 1360 (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/ “Community associations are powered by the people that live in the communities and it’s important that they are involved in the decision making process,” Torres said. “This bill is part of our effort to modernize the democratic process for community associations and will help increase involvement while reducing costs.” Currently, common interest development association elections are subject to specific procedures, which are more restrictive than other non-profit corporations. In 2006, SB 1560 passed and although it was designed to improve the way elections were performed, it also dramatically increased costs, as the entire election process must be now be repeated until a quorum is achieved. This forces associations to spend thousands of dollars each year to conduct elections, which could instead be used to help maintain properties and the interests of community members. AB 1360 (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/ “We applaud Assemblymember Norma Torres for her efforts in ensuring community association homeowners can easily participate in elections through third-party electronic balloting, helping to increase security, participation and involvement,” About CAI-CLAC Community Associations Institute, or CAI, is an international organization providing education and resources to community associations, their volunteer leaders, and the industries that serve them. CAI's California Legislative Action Committee, CLAC, advocates the interests of the over 45,000 community associations in California and educates legislators about homeowner association living and governance. CLAC's delegates, appointed by the eight CAI chapters in California, include homeowner volunteers, community association managers, and other industry professionals. End
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