Ballots may be used for which purposes?

• A. Election of new board members and to approve a special assessment.
• B. Review of reserve studies.
• C. Setting monthly dues.
• D. Scheduling committee meetings.

Answer: (A)

Ballots are a formal way to collect member votes on matters that require member consent, especially when decisions affect the governance or finances of the association. Electing new board members is a primary use, and approving a special assessment is another common situation where member approval is typically required. This is because both choices directly impact who governs the community and how funds are collected and spent.

Other activities are usually handled by the board or management and don’t require a member vote via ballot. Reviewing reserve studies is an informational/planning task for the board, not a vote by members. Setting monthly dues is determined through the budgeting process by the board (often with input from committees) rather than by a member ballot. Scheduling committee meetings is an administrative scheduling decision, not something decided by member vote.