Proxies; absentee ballots; definition
- Statute:
- Arizona §33-1812 · Title 33-16 (Title 33 Ch. 16 — Planned Communities Act)
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Proxies and absentee voting
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
For board director elections, voting must be by absentee ballot or in person. Proxies are NOT allowed for board elections (changed 2014). Proxies still allowed for other association business.
📄 Read the official text at azleg.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Proxies; absentee ballots; definition
SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements.
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- What does Arizona §33-1812 require?
- For board director elections, voting must be by absentee ballot or in person. Proxies are NOT allowed for board elections (changed 2014). Proxies still allowed for other association business.
- Who does Arizona §33-1812 apply to?
- Arizona §33-1812 applies to HOA associations in Arizona.
- What happens if our planned community doesn't comply with §33-1812?
- Non-compliance with ARS Title 33 can expose the association and individual directors to civil suit. Arizona HOA and condominium disputes go through OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) under ARS §32-2199 for certain claims, or to civil court otherwise. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Arizona §33-1812?
- The official text is published by the Arizona Legislature at azleg.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Proxies; absentee ballots; definition?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Arizona §33-1812 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Arizona-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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