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Read your governing documents to determine whether or not an an Emeritus board member, you have a vote. Usually:

  • If you are a unit owner, you can vote to elect board members and on other matters requiring a membership vote.
  • If you are not a unit owner, you have no vote, except possibly, when you have been appointed to the board by the developer or hired by the board as a board member.
  • Only board members can vote on board matters.
  • If your governing documents give ex-board members voting rights on current board matters, then you may be able to vote.
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Yes. And No.

It is totally dependent on the bylaws of the organization. Precedent isn't conclusive, as half of organizations allow for Emeriti to vote, and half don't. This is good, as each organization has different needs in designating an Emeritus, and the bylaws should be drawn in such a way as to benefit the organization.

Be sure that when writing the Emeritus status into the bylaws, that it clearly specifies: A) whether or not the Emeritus holds a right to vote; B) establishment of the compensation, if any, for the Emeritus; C) define the length of term and renewal requirements of the Emeritus as well as determining how an Emeritus designation can be removed; D) how or whether the attendance of the Emeritus affects a quorum.

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