[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Sonoma County

Common Interest Development Elections

The League can conduct elections for Common Interest Developments.

We welcome the opportunity to present our services to you.

Civil Code 1363.03.  Why?.  League as inspector.

California Law for Common Interest Developments

Purpose of the new law?

The League as an independent election inspector

California Law for Common Interest Developments

How has the law changed?

All Common Interest Development such as Condominium Home Owners Associations must now follow specific election procedures per California Civil Code 1363.03.
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Purpose of the new law?

What is the purpose of the law?

To provide all members of the development with:
  • Open and fair voting procedures
  • Equal access to HOA communications
  • Candidate qualifications and reasonable nomination procedures
  • Voting Qualifications, proxy information, polling times
  • Election timelines

How do I provide this?

The law requires an "independent third party" to conduct elections.

How can the League help?

The League can be that independent third party.
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The League as an independent election inspector

Why should you consider the League as an inspector?

The League is a non-profit and non-partisan organization, experienced in election procedures, with reputation for fairness.

What can the League do for your common interest development's election?

The League can:
  • assist you in bringing your bylaws into compliance
  • print, mail, receive, and count your ballots
  • conduct a challenge-free election
  • do it all for you a competitive price.

How can you learn more:

Contact us:
  • send an email from our Contact Us page to the CID Elections contact listed on the page
  • call the League business office phone at 707-546-5943

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: January 29, 2012 21:07 PST.

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