What Does Transparent Mean? What is the definition of transparent? In its simplest form: see-through or clear. In terms of a business or corporation: one that allows easy access to information and records. In terms of a government (although some may cry “Impossible!”): free from corruption, no hidden agenda, and accountability. Don’t all the aboveGo to Resource
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What Are Successful Associations Doing That Others Are Not?
The members of your association came together because they bought homes in the community. As board members and managers, you help keep it all together but to be successful everyone in a community must work together. As you can see from the list below, successful associations are doing things that not every association is doing.Go to Resource
At one time or another, most board members have experienced (or suffered through) lengthy and unproductive board meetings. Such meetings serve to deplete morale and leave board members wondering why they volunteered for such service. On the other hand, productive meetings can serve to spur creativity, increase participation from both board members and homeowners, andGo to Resource
In all the years I’ve been practicing law, and particularly HOA law, there is one thing I learned for certain: Most people hate insurance. Why? Because insurance documents are difficult to understand and confuse many who attempt interpretation of them. Thank goodness boards and managers have insurance professionals to rely upon! This leads me toGo to Resource
Using Technology to Better Run Community Associations
In March, the Community Association Institute released a series of reports based on the future of community associations. Each of the panels produced a report. In the Community Next: 2020 & Beyond report issued by the Public Policy panel, one of the identified challenges facing the community association industry is the ability of associations toGo to Resource