15. The following persons are independent third parties and may serve as Inspector(s) of Elections: Any third-party person or company hired by the Association solely for this specific purpose. Association Members may serve as Inspector(s) of Elections if they are not a Director, a candidate, or a person related to any Director or candidate. 16. Independent third parties may be compensated for performing Inspector(s) of Elections services. Association Members, however, are not entitled to compensation for serving as Inspector(s) of Elections. 17. Inspector(s) of Elections may appoint and oversee additional independent third parties to verify signatures and to count and tabulate votes. 18. The Inspector(s) of Elections are charged with performing the following duties: a. Determine the number of memberships entitled to vote and the voting power of each. b. Determine the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies, if any. c. Receive ballots or determine a location where ballots are to be delivered. d. Verify the Member’s information and signature on the outer envelope. For mailed ballots, the Inspector(s) may verify the Member’s information and signature on the outer envelope prior to the election; e. Hear and determine challenges and questions in any way arising out of balloting or the election. f. Count and tabulate all votes. g. Determine when the polls shall close, consistent with the Association’s Governing Documents. h. Determine the tabulated results of the election. i. Report the tabulated results of the election or balloting promptly to the Board of Directors to ensure that the Board can publicize the results to the homeowners within 15 days of the election. j. Retain the ballots at a location designated by the Inspector(s) of Elections pursuant to Civil Code Section 5125. k. Perform any acts as may be proper to conduct the election with fairness to all Members in accordance with Civil Code Sections 5100 - 5145, the Corporations Code , and these Election Operating Rules to the extent not in conflict with Civil Code Sections 5100 - 5145. E LECTION P ROCEDURES 19. After the deadline for submission of candidacy nominations, and at least thirty (30) days prior to the mailing of ballots, the Association shall prepare the candidacy registration list and voter list, pursuant to Section 8 above. 20. At least thirty (30) days prior to the mailing of ballots, the Association shall provide Members notice of the following (via general delivery): a. The date, time, and physical location for the return of ballots; b. The date, time, and location of meeting; and c. The names of all candidates that will appear on the ballot. 21. At least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for voting, the Inspector(s) of Elections or Association shall mail or otherwise deliver ballots to the Members. Within this same timeframe, a copy of these Election Operating Rules shall be provided to the Members either: a. By mail with the ballots; or
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