HOA Homefront: Election processes gets a lot more difficult in 2020

An extensive overhaul of HOA election procedures takes effect in 2020 after the passage of Senate Bill 323. Here is a recap of the many changes:
The law at Civil Code 5100(g) will finally allow votes by acclamation when, at the close of nominations, there are not more candidates than open seats. Unfortunately, it only applies to HOAs of more than 6,000 members.
Associations will be required by a new Civil Code 5100(a)(2) to hold board elections at least every four years. This will affect few HOA