Nastradamus--I didn't say Van had "authority". I said he has "influence". Do you need for me to explain the difference?

Chico--You were correct. Wish I could explain what happened, but I could only speculate.

Seems to me that the ball is in "ya'll's" court. If enough of you are unhappy, then you will find ways to effect change. You will get yourself elected to the board and either reverse the interpretation of by-laws or change the by-laws.

You can either "put-up or shut-up". Complaining on this board does not accomplish much.