Voting Rules and the USPS #241

About this episode

The episode discusses a new USPS policy affecting HOA mail drop timing and compliance.

Hosts Regan Brown and Bill Mann of GB Group Construction & Painting talk with Becky Jolly Senior Community Manager at Professional Association Services about a new USPS policy affecting mail drop timing. They explain how it impacts HOA deadlines, why postmarks no longer guarantee proof of mailing, and what boards should do to stay compliant—including key tips and a breakdown of California’s SB 811. The Postal Service is adding section 608.11, “Postmarks and Postal Possession,” to the Dome...

People in this episode

Hosts: Regan Brown, Bill Mann

Guest: Becky Jolly

Topics covered

• HOA
• USPS policy
• mail drop timing
• compliance
• California legislation

Keywords

• HOA
• USPS
• mailing deadlines
• postmarks
• California SB 811

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Professional Association Services, USPS, California

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