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Building “Community” Within Your Community

Filed Under Building Community, Governance

Posted September 20, 2011

Community spirit means pride in a community. Building community spirit creates an emotional equity allowing residents to have an invested interest in their community. The key to having a spirited community doesn’t rest in the size or the wealth of the association, but rather the enthusiasm and energy of the residents. Community associations throughout theGo to Resource

To Inform or Not to Inform – That Is the Question

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 17, 2011

With an increase in the amount and type of information available online, many homeowners associations have turned to increasingly sophisticated means of staying in touch with members. Associations are now supplementing the traditional newsletter with password protected bulletin boards on association websites and blast emails notifying members of upcoming events. As a result, residents haveGo to Resource

Thinking of Running for the Board? Eight Questions You Need to Ask Yourself First

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 17, 2011

Do I have the time to devote to my duties and responsibilities as a board member? Being a board member can consume significant amounts of time each month. Don’t volunteer if you don’t have the time to do the job right or can’t attend meetings. Do I work well with others? A board of directorsGo to Resource

Tips for the Board Facing Recall

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 17, 2011

We asked our attorneys to develop a list of practical tips for boards who are facing a recall vote. This list is not intended to cover the “legalities” of a recall meeting as much as it is to offer worthwhile and practical suggestions for a smooth running meeting and vote. Have legal counsel review yourGo to Resource

Sticks and Stones: Boards Need To Think Twice Before Filing A Defamation Claim

Filed Under Governance, Liabilities

Posted September 17, 2011

Discussions of controversial and even not so controversial community association issues are not always models of civility and reasoned political discourse. In this respect, the decision-making process in many homeowner associations does not differ much from what passes for intelligent debate in the halls of Congress today. Insults, name-calling, and allegations of evil intent areGo to Resource

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