CA Says Member Amendment Could Have Unintended Consequences
A small group of local residents are working on an amendment that would force Columbia Association to make all residential lien-payers corporate members.
Columbia Association's attorney has responded to a report about an amendment to the Maryland Homeowner's Association Act written by local residents by saying it may raise "legal and financial issues for CA." The amendment, supported by a local advocacy group, would make all Columbia residential lot owners corporate members of CA, according to an Explore Howard report. Currently, only the board of directors of CA are defined as corporate members, according to CA's charter and bylaws. Corporate members are able to vote on charter changes, budget decisions and pass resolutions, among other powers listed in the charter. "This proposal would change the fundamental structure of an organization such as Columbia Association," wrote Sheri …
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