Governance Resources

The manager sitting across from me looked as if she had just walked 5 miles through a blizzard without a coat.  She might actually have enjoyed that exercise more than the one she had just endured — attending the monthly board meeting at a community association she managed.  The scenario she described will be all-tooGo to Resource

Many homeowners are looking for ways to make small changes in their lives that lead to fewer negative impacts on the environment.  Some choose to bring their own reusable bags to grocery stores; some choose to purchase a hybrid vehicle; some choose to install solar panels to reduce their energy consumption.   Likewise, homeowner association boardGo to Resource

You’ve been promoting the need for a special assessment for months now. As board president, you’ve taken the lead in exploring alternatives and developing a budget. Now, you’re planning the agenda for the meeting where homeowners will vote on the special assessment. I’m afraid some homeowners who oppose this special assessment don’t believe I willGo to Resource

They say public speaking is one of the most common fears. Imagine you’re a first term board president who doesn’t have a lot of experience in public speaking. Especially not to a group as large as your HOA. Especially not to a meeting where a contested issue may come up. I’m afraid I won’t knowGo to Resource