Governance Resources

Robert’s Rules of Order: Who is Robert and Why Do We Care About his Rules?

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings, Misc

Posted March 31, 2016

When there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. –Henry M. Robert In 1863, a man named Henry Robert, an engineering Captain in the United States Army, was asked to preside over a large church gathering. Captain Robert did not knowGo to Resource

By Melissa Garcia

Communication with Owners: Best Practices

Filed Under Building Community, Misc

Posted February 29, 2016

Why is communication important? Lack of communication or ineffective communication can damage any relationship. If I fail to communicate at all then I lose credibility, create suspicion or mistrust, and potentially cause or perpetuate conflict. On the other hand, if I communicate ineffectively, then it makes no difference what I say as it will eitherGo to Resource

Employment Issues in Community Associations

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted June 9, 2015

I. Changes In Employment-At-Will Doctrine A. The employment-at-will doctrine is, simply stated, that all employment is by the mutual consent of the employer and employee, and may be terminated at will by either party for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all. B. Subsequently, virtually every state in the United StatesGo to Resource

What is a Common Interest Community and Why Does it Matter?

Filed Under Governance, Statutes

Posted June 8, 2015

The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (a/k/a CCIOA) was adopted by the Colorado legislature in 1992, to govern common interest communities in Colorado. Communities that do not fall under the definition of a “common interest community” are not subject to CCIOA or any of its requirements or benefits. But what exactly is a “common interestGo to Resource

CCIOA Required Disclosures

Filed Under Governance, Legislative Updates

Posted April 22, 2015

As a board member or manager you are probably aware of an association’s responsibility to provide access to records in response to a member’s request. But did you know that an association has a direct obligation to disclose certain information to its members? Section 38-33.3-209.4 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) requires associationsGo to Resource

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