Q: Our HOA recently had a total board recall and election. The new (self-appointed) president handed out terms based on votes received, with three two-year and two one-year terms. Our bylaws specify a procedure for the first election, namely drawing of lots to determine terms, to be two (two-year) and three (one-year). Subsequent elections should be for two-year terms, for a staggered election pattern. Should the president have followed the bylaws’ first election procedure, as the situation is identical, or should the president have given more two-year terms than is specified?    Read the Q&A………………………