write-in candidate, he or she ….

write-in candidate, he or she must be nominated at the annual meeting, called nominations from the floor, and be present to accept the nomination.

My mail is forwarded to a post office box or an address outside the community. Will my ballot be forwarded to me?

No. As the voting rights are tied to the unit, ballots are all mailed to the units unless a secondary address is listed in the system. However, a resident can get a replacement ballot by mail at the address of his or her choice by doing one of the following:

• Go to the HOA Elections of California website https:// shorturl.at/NwPiQ to request a replacement ballot.

• EmailHOAElectionsofCalifornia at info@hoaelections. com to request a replacement ballot.

• Call HOA Elections of California at 951-667-7191 to request a replacement ballot.

The candidates on my ballot are running unopposed; why should I vote?

Everyone’s participation in the election process is critical for the operation of this community. Additionally, the return of a properly cast ballot ensures that each Mutual will obtain a necessary number of votes to produce the annual meeting and counting of ballots.

I don’t know the candidates running for my Mutual’s board of directors; why should I vote?

Read the candidate statement of qualifications (often referred to as a resume or biography) included with the ballot for information. Ask candidates questions on topics of most importance. Attend meet-thecandidates events. Ask friends and neighbors for their opinion.

Those who decide not to cast their votes for any of the Mutual candidates are still encouraged to vote by checking the box labeled “abstain from voting— ballot counted for quorum only” portion of the ballot. This lets people participate in the election process by returning a properly cast ballot.

I’ve heard a quorum is necessary before the ballots can be counted. What is a quorum?

A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present to make Mutual annual meeting proceedings valid. A quorum of at least one-third (1/3) for some Mutuals and half plus one (50% +1) for some of the Mutual corporation membership is required before the Mutual ballots can be counted.

I lost my ballot OR can’t remember if I mailed my ballot. What do I do?

Contact the Inspector of Elections, HOA Elections of California, by phone at 951667-7191 or email them at info@ hoaelections. com for a replacement. People can also visit https:// hoaelections. net/ need-a-replacement-ballot to request a replacement ballot.

Where do I mail the ballot?

People can mail the ballot to the Inspector of Elections, HOA Elections of California., Inc, 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite C496, San Clemente, 92673. Drop the ballot in a U.S. mailbox as soon as possible. The ballot must be received before 5 p.m. on the business day before the annual meeting.

People can also utilize the onsite ballot box located in front of the Administration Building at least one hour before the annual meeting starts for their Mutual or hand deliver their ballot to Clubhouse 4 on the day of the annual meeting. See instructions on the ballot for further information and don’t forget to sign the outside return envelope.

I still have questions about annual meetings and elections. Who can help me?

Contact Senior Portfolio Specialist Ripa Barua at ripab@lwsb.com for Mutual election assistance, Andrea Matteucci at andream@lwsb.com or Emma Hurtado at emmah@lwsb.com for GRF election assistance.