ORS 94.660
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Method of voting or consenting
Authorizes lot owners to cast votes or give consent in five ways: (a) in person, (b) by absentee ballot if the board permits, (c) by proxy unless the declaration or bylaws prohibit, (d) by written ballot in lieu of a meeting, or (e) any other method specified in the governing documents. Proxies must be dated and signed, are revocable on notice to the person managing the vote or to the board, and expire one year from the date unless the proxy specifies a shorter term. The board may not require a specific proxy form.
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Statutory Text
Verified May 20, 2026 · OREGON_LAWS
ORS 94.660 Method of voting or consenting (1) The vote or consent of a lot may be cast or given: (a) In person at a meeting of the homeowners association. (b) In the discretion of the board of directors, by absentee ballot in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. (c) Unless the declaration or bylaws or ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) to 94.783 (When certain administrative provisions apply) provide otherwise, pursuant to a proxy in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. (d) By written ballot in lieu of a meeting under ORS 94.647 (Use of written ballot for approving or rejecting matters subject to meeting of association members) . (e) By any other method specified by the declaration or bylaws or ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) to 94.783 (When certain administrative provisions apply) . (2) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) A proxy: (A) Must be dated and signed by the owner; (B) Is not valid if it is undated or purports to be revocable without notice; and (C) Terminates one year after its date unless the proxy specifies a shorter term. (b) The board of directors may not require that a proxy be on a form prescribed by the board. (c) An owner may not revoke a proxy given pursuant to this section except by actual notice of revocation to the person presiding over a meeting of the association or to the board of directors if a vote is being conducted by written ballot in lieu of a meeting pursuant to ORS 94.647 (Use of written ballot for approving or rejecting matters subject to meeting of association members) . (d) A copy of a proxy in compliance with paragraph (a) of this subsection provided to the association by facsimile, electronic mail or other means of electronic communication utilized by the board of directors is valid. (3) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) An absentee ballot shall set forth each proposed action and provide an opportunity to vote for or against each proposed action. (b) All solicitations for votes by absentee ballot shall include: (A) Instructions for delivery of the completed absentee ballot, including the delivery location; and (B) Instructions about whether the ballot may be canceled if the ballot has been delivered according to the instructions. (c) An absentee ballot shall be counted as an owner present for the purpose of establishing a quorum. (d) Even if an absentee ballot has been delivered to an owner, the owner may vote in person at a meeting if the owner has: (A) Returned the absentee ballot; and (B) Canceled the absentee ballot, if cancellation is permitted in the instructions given under paragraph (b) of this subsection. [1981 c.782 §42; 1999 c.677 §19; 2003 c.569 §14; 2007 c.409 §13] Source: Section 94.660 — Method of voting or consenting , (accessed May 26, 2025).
Other sections in this chapter
- ORS 94.550 — to 94.783
- ORS 94.570 — Applicability of ORS 94.550 to 94.783
- ORS 94.575 — Applicability of subdivision law
- ORS 94.580 — Declaration; recordation; contents
- ORS 94.595 — Reserve account for maintaining, repairing and replacing common property; reserve study; maintenance plan
- ORS 94.600 — Declarant control of association
- ORS 94.625 — Formation of homeowners association
- ORS 94.630 — Powers of association
- ORS 94.635 — Association bylaws
- ORS 94.640 — Association board of directors; powers and duties; removal of director
- ORS 94.644 — Meetings of board of directors; notice; executive sessions
- ORS 94.645 — Adoption of annual budget
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