Proxies are still used in most HOAs and continue to contribute to confusion and controversy during association elections.  A proxy is a document by which one association member authorizes another member to vote for them. Unless banned by governing documents, proxies are allowed in HOAs under Corporations Code 7613 and Civil Code 5130. However, there is no such thing as a “board proxy.” If a director is not participating in the meeting, they cannot have another director vote for them.    Read the article…………………………………..