Summary
Florida cooperative law requires that shareholder members be allowed to speak at board meetings, as per Florida Statute 719.106(1)(d). Shareholders can speak on all agenda items for at least 3 minutes, subject to reasonable rules by the board. If the President refuses this right, it is a civil violation, not a criminal one. To address this, you can file a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, request mediation or arbitration, or consult with an attorney specializing in cooperative law. Additionally, Florida Statute 719.106(1)(a) allows any unit owner or eligible person to run for the board, requiring a 40-day written notice before the election.Full Conversation
Is there a requirement in FL cooperative law that shareholder members be allowed to speak at board meetings?
Hey ****! In Florida, cooperative law does require that shareholder members be allowed to speak at board meetings. Here are the key points:
- Shareholders must be allowed to speak on all agenda items.
- They can speak for at least * minutes on each item.
- The right to speak is subject to reasonable rules established by the board.
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What is the law that I need to reference when presenting this to my board?
Hey ****! The law you need to reference is Florida Statute *.*(*)(d). This statute outlines the rights of shareholders to speak at board meetings in a cooperative. Here are the key points:
- Shareholders must be allowed to speak on all agenda items.
- They can speak for at least * minutes on each item.
- The right to speak is subject to reasonable rules established by the board.
Would you like any more details or assistance with anything else?
What is the law section that explains that says Any unit owner or other eligible person desiring to be a candidate can run for the board
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Hey ****! The law section you're looking for is Florida Statute *.*(*)(a). This statute explains that any unit owner or other eligible person desiring to be a candidate for the board must be allowed to run for the board.
What is the section that says to run you must give 40 days written notice before the election?
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Hey ****! The section you're looking for is Florida Statute *.*(*)(a)*. This statute specifies that any unit owner or other eligible person desiring to be a candidate for the board must give at least 40 days written notice before the scheduled election.
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Back to the the rights of shareholders to speak. If the President refuses to allow me to speak at a board meeting is he breaking the law? Could he be arested?
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Hey ****! The President refusing to allow you to speak at a board meeting is indeed a violation of Florida Statute *.*(*)(d). However, this is generally a civil matter rather than a criminal one, so it's unlikely that he would be arrested. You may want to consider addressing this issue with legal counsel or through the appropriate legal channels. Would you like more information on how to proceed?
How would I address it? What are the legal channels?
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Hey ****! To address this issue, consider the following legal channels:
- File a Complaint: Submit a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- Mediation/Arbitration: Request mediation or arbitration through DBPR to resolve the dispute.
- Legal Counsel: Consult with an attorney specializing in cooperative law.
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