A power of attorney (“POA”) is a legal document delegating authority (specific rights set forth in the POA) from one person (the principal) to another (the agent). Association boards and managers may have encountered these from members who wish to designate someone else to act on their behalf and many questions arise as a result. Are there any limits? Does this document give someone outside the membership the authority to attend meetings or to vote in elections? In almost all circumstances an association should reach out to its general counsel as there are legal requirements which must be met before accepting a POA.