Welcome to the Board - New Board Member Information Booklet
We want to congratulate you if have recently been elected to the Board of Directors of your condominium/homeowners association. In your new capacity, you have been empowered to participate in the decision making process within your board and have an opportunity to have an impact on your community.
The attached informational booklet, "Welcome to the Board - New Board Member Informational Booklet", was developed to be a helpful orientation tool. Below is a sample of the content of the booklet, with a link directly to a full pdf. version booklet (see below):
CONTENT
PART 1 - HOW AND WHY YOU GOT HERE
What is a Community/Homeowner Association?
What led you to become a Board member?
What to do first?
What you will need to learn?
Characteristics of successful board members
Be prepared to make sacrifices
Summary of How and Why You Got Here
PART 2 - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role of the Board President
The Role of the Board Vice-President
The Role of the Board Treasurer
The Role of the Board Secretary
Boards which operate effectively
PART 3 - WHAT ARE YOUR FUNCTIONS
Contracts
Communication....
Rules and Regulations
Committees
Finances
Monthly Common Fees vs. Assessments
PART 4 - THE POLITICS OF THE BOARD
Board voting and approvals
Complaining Community Members
Board and Annual Meeting Management
CONCLUSION
(click here) for full pdf. version of full booklet
Thank you for reading the Imagineers Board Newsletter. If you have any question or need any additional information on any articles provided in this newsletter, please contact us at 1-800-560-7268.
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Phone: 1-800-560-7268
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