Thanks for weighing in on this, Jeff...but your response is misleading. You open by saying "it appears the board has not acted properly" but then contradict yourself, acknowledging that a board member could legitimately resign a seat up for election, then be immediately appointed to a seat with a year [or more] remaining.

This is exactly the practice I referred to in my earlier post. You point out that board members employing these tactics risk offending voters & could be voted out of office themselves; I agree fully. However, the board action we envision here is NOT improper, & therefore not actionable...except via the ballot box.

I've seen such maneuvers take place hours before an annual meeting. The election is literally over before most owners grasp what's happening. (Indeed--the election is often over before the meeting begins, determined by proxy.) When the dust clears, few have the money & drive needed to pursue redress...particularly when the best possible outcome is often another undemocratic election.

I'm aware of just one pending solution to such problems: the Ombudsman Bill sponsored by Sen. Krueger & Assemblyman Farrell. If you can suggest any possible alternatives for Gloria, or for others in her situation, I'll certainly help spread the word.