Notice and ballots (including ballots to elect directors, to amend governing documents, to veto rule changes, to recall the board, etc.) are prepared and distributed to the membership by the association.

Ballots and two preaddressed envelopes with instructions on how to return ballots shall be mailed by first-class mail or delivered by the association to every member not less than 30 days prior to the deadline for voting. Civil Code §1363.03(d).

Boards may delegate this duty to the Inspector of Elections.