[§421J-4] Proxies. (a) A proxy shall be in writing and shall be valid for only a specified meeting of the association and any adjournments of that meeting.

(b) A member of the association may give a proxy to any person or the board of directors as an entity, and the proxy may be limited as indicated by the member. No proxy shall be irrevocable unless:

(1) The proxy is coupled with a financial interest in the unit; or

(2) The proxy is held pursuant to a first mortgage of record encumbering a unit or an agreement of sale affecting a unit.

(1) Be delivered to the secretary of the association or the managing agent, if any, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the second business day prior to the date of the meeting to which it pertains;

(2) Contain at least the name of the association, the date of the meeting of the association, the printed name and signature of the person or persons giving the proxy, the unit or units for which the proxy is given, and the date that the proxy is given; and

(3) Contain boxes wherein the owner has indicated that the proxy is given:

(A) For quorum purposes only;

(B) To the individual whose name is printed on a line next to this box;

(C) To the board of directors as a whole and that the vote be made on the basis of the preference of the majority of the board; or

(D) To those directors present at the meeting and the vote to be shared with each board member receiving an equal percentage. [L 1997, c 132, pt of §1]