For Best Western, what must a member do to ensure they are entitled to vote on matters submitted to the Membership?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 4. Eligibility to Vote
- (A) All voting shall be restricted to those Members who hold a current, valid Membership (but not those whose Best Western Properties have never been activated on the Corporation's reservation system) and who have paid in full the Annual Dues for a continuing Membership as required by Article II, Section 2(B) of these Bylaws for the year in which the voting is conducted.
- (B) Each Member who meets the requirements of Article III, Section 4(A) of these Bylaws and has on file with the Corporation a current voter registration card prior to the distribution date of the ballot shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to the Membership for voting pursuant to Article III, Section 5
of these Bylaws. The Member or the Member's designee, as stated on the voter registration card, shall be the Voting Member.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to be eligible to vote on matters submitted to the Membership, a member must meet specific requirements. The member must hold a current, valid Membership, ensuring their Best Western property has been activated on the corporation's reservation system. Additionally, the member must have fully paid the Annual Dues for a continuing Membership, as mandated by Article II, Section 2(B) of the Bylaws, for the year in which the vote is being conducted.
Furthermore, to be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to the Membership for voting, the member must meet the requirements outlined in Article III, Section 4(A) of the Bylaws. They must also have a current voter registration card on file with the corporation before the ballot distribution date. The member or their designee, as indicated on the voter registration card, will be recognized as the Voting Member.
These measures ensure that only active and financially compliant members in Best Western have a say in the organization's significant decisions. By adhering to these guidelines, Best Western maintains a fair and representative voting process, allowing eligible members to participate in shaping the future direction of the brand.