Florida Community Association Manager Practice Exam

What type of proxy is used to establish quorum in a condominium or cooperative?

1. Limited Proxy

2. General Proxy

3. Special Proxy

4. Voting Proxy

The correct answer is: General Proxy

A general proxy is utilized to establish quorum in a condominium or cooperative setting because it grants the proxy holder broad authority to represent the interests of the person granting the proxy, without specific limitations. This type of proxy allows the holder to vote on any issue that comes before the association, making it particularly useful for ensuring that enough owners are represented to meet the quorum requirements during meetings. By allowing any matter to be addressed under a general proxy, it increases the likelihood of having enough votes cast to achieve quorum, which is essential for conducting official business and making decisions within the association. In contrast, limited proxies only allow voting on specific issues, which might not be sufficient to establish quorum if those specific issues do not attract enough participation. Special and voting proxies do not typically hold the same broad authority as general proxies in this context.