Chimney Hill Owners Association· Wilmington, Vermont
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Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions · Section 10(B) (Certificate of Amendment dated April 5, 2008, Recorded Book 262, Page 148) · Page 1
Voting rights suspension clause lacks Vermont statutory notice, hearing due process, or delinquency safeguards (27A V.S.A. § 3-102(a)(11) & § 3-124).
Operative Clause · Section 10(B) (Certificate of Amendment dated April 5, 2008, Recorded Book 262, Page 148) (Page 1)
“Disenfranchisement of Lot Owners for Any Alleged Violation of Rules or Bylaws — Only an owner in good standing and in compliance with the Declaration, the bylaws of the Association and applicable rules of…”
Under Vermont community association and nonprofit corporation statutes (27A V.S.A. § 3-102(a)(11) & § 3-124.
11B V.S.A. §§ 1.01–17.05 (Vermont Nonprofit Corporation Act)), member voting rights are a fundamental corporate governance right and may not be summarily suspended without strict compliance with statutory delinquency thresholds, prior written notice, and an opportunity to be heard.
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Provided that any suspension of voting or membership privileges (to the extent permitted by Vermont law) shall require prior written notice to the Owner, a reasonable opportunity to be heard, and strict compliance with 27A V.S.A. § 3-102(a)(11) & § 3-124 and 11B V.S.A. §§ 1.01–17.05 (Vermont Nonprofit Corporation Act).
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