Major Changes For Ballots & Nominations In Large Subdivisions (SB 1168 §15)
As amended 209.00593 gives homeowners significant rights to run for the board in larger subdivisions (with more than 100 lots). First, the associations must solicit owners to run for the board at least 10 days before an association distributes ballots to homeowners, and homeowners must have 10 days to request to be placed on the ballot. 209.00593(a-1). There are rules specifying how to give this notice. 209.00593(a-2). Homeowners who give notice must be listed by the association on the ballot. 209.00593(a-3)