The Board Member’s Manual
A 159-page manual for people who have just joined a community association board, and for anyone already on one who was never handed the basics. It covers what you owe the association, how decisions have to be taken, and how the money works.
Seven parts, 36 chapters and nine appendices, including a first 30 days checklist, a meeting agenda template and a glossary.
Your role and what you owe
What you just joined, the three duties you owe, the rule that protects you, conflicts of interest, and who does what.
Power, meetings and records
Where the rules come from, what the board can decide alone, notice and quorum, executive session, minutes and records, and elections.
Money
Reading the financial reports, building the yearly budget, dues and assessments, collecting unpaid dues, audits and taxes, and stopping theft before it starts.
Planning for big repairs
The reserve study, how much to save, paying for a big project, and why your savings affect home values.
The buildings and grounds
Who fixes what, upkeep that prevents failures, inspections and building safety, vendors and contracts, and running a big project.
Risk
Insurance and emergencies.
People
Making rules, enforcement and fair process, fair housing, talking to owners, managing your management company, committees, hard situations, and handing it on.
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