It would be expensive but ARC/ECC should have an attorney at every meeting.

Latest example:

I am hearing a candidate for public office, Dorothy Shelton-Leslie, was recently issued a sign violation notice for having a sign that is larger than allowed.

The candidate might well go to all local news outlets and claim OPA is violating her constitutional rights as decided by the Supreme Court and Maryland law.

This question has previously been before the Board. It was addressed by then Association Counsel Joe Moore at the Board meeting of May 24, 2014. The relevant portion of the meeting minutes follows:

"Joe Moore-Political signs Discussion- Mr. Moore explained Sen. Mathias contacted him because Joe Reynolds said OPA has a limit on the number of campaign signs allowed on a property of a public election. Mr. Moore read Section 11 B-11.02 of the Maryland Act. OPA can restrict candidate signs on common areas and display no more than 30 days before and 7 days after a primary or general Public election but cannot limit on size, quantity, etc. on private property. OPA however can regulate its own election candidate’s signs. Mr. Terry thanked Mr. Moore for his attendance today."