Removing a Director

It is possible to remove a member of the board of directors, but it is very difficult. The process involves owners of the building taking several steps to effectively call a meeting and then vote the board member out of office. This should only be done as a last resort, since it is very disruptive to the community. The process is described in section 46 of the Condominium Act. It involves several steps:

  • Collect signatures of 15 percent of the owners who agree that the board member should be removed. At the moment the petition just needs to be clear to those signing, but in the coming months it will have to be made on a prescribed form as described in the Act.
  • Present this form to the President or Secretary
  • Upon receiving this notice, the board must call a meeting within 35 days of receipt of the petition.
  • At the meeting, the requisitionists must obtain signatures of at least 50% of the owners. This can be done by proxy as well as in-person ballot.

Removing a director is very difficult to do, and in larger buildings often involves campaigning for proxies. This can create a very toxic environment both for the requisitionists and for the board of directors. It is strongly advised that you speak with the board and try and resolve any issues before going to this step.