What decisions does the board make versus all unit owners?

Q. Our Condo Board is making major decisions without notifying or consulting the remainder of the Homeowner's association. IE: Firing our management company without notice and hiring a new manager without even notifying us.

Must unit owners vote for everyone on the election ballot?

Q. In IL is a unit owner required to vote for everyone on the ballot, five listed five elected, or may one just check off who they want and leave blank who they do not wish to vote for?

How do I appeal my property taxes as an individual?

Q. I recently purchased a property this year and I feel my taxes are extremely high for the area.  What are my chances to appeal my taxes as individual than as a collective association.  Also, if appealed as an association using a lawyer,what is the average cost?