If you are a new member of your community association board of directors, you are in for an educational experience. Among the many subjects that you will deal with are architectural review, contracting, communication, meeting conduct, insurance, financial reports and taxes. Most new members of community association boards of directors do not have a broad
Members of an association often have tasks that require more in-depth study by a small group. That’s where a committee comes in. A committee is a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate and take action on tasks that require a small deliberative assembly. Although most homeowners association committees are advisory in their functioning,
Like in other industries, the workforce in the community management industry is rapidly changing. Take the HOA manager for example: the stereotype is someone who sits at board meetings, finding delight in firing off violation letters about someone’s car is sitting in an “unauthorized” parking zone. While those individuals do exist, it’s far from reality.
The ballots have been counted and the new board has been chosen. Immediately following the board member acceptance of their new Board of Directors positions, it’s time for business. Immediate Decisions The first step is immediate – the community manager officially opens the organizational meeting, allowing the board members an opportunity to choose who
Many people believe that a colorful and vibrant garden needs lots of water. In reality, the same can be achieved through the application of Xeriscape practices, which can result in water savings of 35 percent to 70 percent. Xeriscape landscaping is based on seven principles and defined as “water conservation through creative and appropriate landscaping.”
Community associations today are much more prevalent than in the past. You’ve seen them, you probably live in them or have lived in them, know someone who lives in them or will live in one in the future. So why do community associations survive? Why do they succeed? Why do they continue to be developed?
With today’s era of computer technology and “Going Green” many boards question if the benefits of sending out a Welcome Packet outweigh the cost. There are several reasons that negate sending out welcome packets: Cost to the association for copies, envelopes, labels and postage Possibility of outdated information going out Too time consuming to
In many areas across the United States, community associations are very prominent. However, they cannot be successful without the benefit of volunteers. The members of the board of directors are elected volunteers, committee members are appointed volunteers. It is the efforts of these upstanding citizens volunteering their time and talents that make a community the
So, you submitted your name, you spoke with a few folks around the neighborhood, you may have even created a flier or posted your stand on issues on the association web site. And then the outcome of the election is announced and you are now on the board! The pay is not great, (in
Community Rules and Policies
One of the most important tasks in managing a homeowners association is the enforcement of use and deed restrictions, and making sure that the owners and residents are complying with the standards of the community. There are key elements to be followed by the homeowners’ association as well as the owners. The trend in