California HOA Annual Meeting & Election Kit — Secret Ballot, Inspector of Elections, Notice and Minutes | Davis-Stirling | Editable Word

Run a compliant California HOA election from notice to certified results. California requires director elections by secret double-envelope ballot, overseen by an Inspector of Elections, under the Davis-Stirling Act — this kit gives you every document that process needs, plus the standard annual-meeting paperwork, in one editable Word file.

WHAT YOU GET (8 templates in one file)

- Notice of Annual Meeting & Election

- Election Timeline & General Notice (pre-ballot disclosures)

- Candidate Nomination / Self-Nomination Form

- Secret Ballot

- Double-Envelope Instructions & Voter Certification

- Member Proxy (quorum use)

- Inspector of Elections — Certification of Results

- Annual Meeting Minutes

Plus a plain-English "How to Use" page summarizing Davis-Stirling notice timing and the secret-ballot process.

WHO IT'S FOR

Self-managed California HOA boards, secretaries, and community association managers who need a clean, compliant election and meeting package.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Complete checkout

2. Download from Purchases & Reviews in your Etsy account (Etsy also emails a link)

3. Open in Microsoft Word, fill in the highlighted fields, use the pieces you need, and save

STATE-SPECIFIC

Written for California HOAs under the Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code §§ 5100–5145). Exact timing, candidate qualifications, and balloting steps also depend on your association's adopted election rules and bylaws — confirm current requirements before use.

RETURNS

Instant digital download — all sales final. If your file won't open or you received the wrong item, message me within 7 days and I'll make it right.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ

These documents are editable templates provided for informational and educational purposes only. They are not legal advice, and your purchase does not create an attorney-client relationship. Haven Publishing is not a law firm and does not practice law. Before relying on these documents, have them reviewed by an attorney licensed in California.