Governance Resources

Colorado’s Address Confidentiality Program: What Associations Need to Know

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 22, 2011

The State of Colorado adopted the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (“ACP”) in 2007, and first started accepting participants in July of 2008. While this relatively new statute may be completely unknown to most association managers and board members, it is important to at least understand the basic purpose and procedures relating to the statute andGo to Resource

A Place for Mom and Dad

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 22, 2011

As baby boomers are getting older, many are faced with the task of caring for their aging parents. One option some are exploring is creating an “apartment” for one or both parents by converting space in the garage or the basement. The creation of such accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) is also an issue in mountainGo to Resource

Planning, Rules of Engagement, and a Firm Hand Can Make Board Meetings More Productive than Painful

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings

Posted September 22, 2011

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

Paperless Board Meetings

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings

Posted September 22, 2011

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

Meeting Moment – Relinquishing the Chair

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings

Posted September 22, 2011

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

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