1. To serve on a condominium association’s board of directors, the individual must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Generally, co-owners cannot serve on the board of directors at the same time, unless they own more than one unit or there are not enough eligible candidates.
3. The owner must not be delinquent in their payment of assessments to the association. 1. A person previously removed from an association’s board of directors by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Condominiums is ineligible to run for the board.
2. Felons are not eligible for board membership unless their civil rights have been restored for at least 5 years.
3. The association’s governing documents may have additional limitations and requirements for board membership, such as ownership within the association.
4. If a sitting board member becomes more than 90-days delinquent in payment to the association, they are deemed to have abandoned their position.
5. If a director was ineligible due to a felony conviction, actions taken by that board are still considered valid under Florida Statutes. However, there is a lack of guidance on what happens when a director was ineligible for other reasons.
6. Reversing the actions of the board of directors can create serious financial consequences, and decisions made by ineligible board members are likely to remain unchanged unless the association is greatly harmed. 1. “Understanding the Eligibility Criteria for Board of Directors”
This article discusses the qualifications and requirements for individuals to become eligible for serving on a board of directors.
2. “The Role of Elections in Selecting Board of Directors”
The article explores the election process for board members and the responsibilities of shareholders in the selection of board directors.
3. “Responsibilities and Duties of Board of Directors”
This piece outlines the various responsibilities and duties that board directors are expected to fulfill in their roles.
https://www.jimersonfirm.com/blog/2016/01/who-may-serve-on-the-board-of-directors-for-florida-condominium-associations/
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