Dear Governor Charlie Crist, Dear Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Dear Senators, Dear State Representatives, Friends and Members,
In the last few years we have seen many heated discussions arguing the often asked question:
Can a non-member (not deeded owner) of an association be elected to serve on the association’s board of directors?
The Division says everybody, who is not a convicted felon with his civil rights not restored, can serve on the board of directors. The Division claims that Florida statutes are silent in this matter. But Florida statutes clearly state that (quote): "Any unit owner desiring to be a candidate for board membership shall comply with subparagraph 3.” That clearly means that only unit-owners can serve -- and some very specific eligible persons -- not just everybody who feels like it. Since only unit owners can be candidates, other people can't be elected, since you can only vote for candidates -- right? That would mean that non unit owners can only serve on the board if appointed?
That most definitely wasn't the legislative intent when this provision was added to the Condo Act.
Please read the full discussion with specific examples at:
http://www.ccfj.net/CCFJBoardmemberowner.htm
Isn't it disturbing that the Division refuses to accept complaints from unit-owners about non-members serving on the board claiming lack of jurisdiction, when we see the arbitration section of the Division taking months to make rulings on the legal standing of a trustee to serve on the board?
Florida's condo population wants to know from the authorities:
Does A Condo Board Member Have To Be A Deeded Owner?
That's a question that finally needs to be settled -- without unit owners having to spend huge amount of legal fees -- and getting no definite answer!
Warm Regards,
Jan Bergemann, President
Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.
http://www.ccfj.net/
http://www.ccfjedu.net
