Roles & Responsibilities in a Community Association
If you’ve ever questioned what your management company does, why the Board made a certain decision, or what your role is as a member of the Community, this summary is for you. While not all encompassing, the following list includes common roles and responsibilities for Community Associations.
Homeowners
- Elect Directors
- Amend any of the governing documents, except Board resolutions
- Approve special assessments or capital improvements
- Engage with the Community, participate in events, and observe Board meetings
The Board of Directors
- Act in the best interest and for the benefit of the Association
- Use sound business judgment
- Be familiar with governing documents, state statues, and federal laws that impact the Association
- Enforce the governing documents uniformly and fairly
- Set the policies, standards, programs, and budget for the Association
Committees
- Assist the Board in meeting its responsibilities
- Broaden the Community’s understanding of decisions by:
- Gathering owners’ opinions and attitudes
- Explaining Board actions to the Community
- Performing research and preparing recommendations
The Manager
- Provide information, training, and leadership on operations to the Board, Committees, and Community at large
- Foster a spirit of Community awareness and obligation
- Provide administrative tools and financial information to the Board to enable sound business judgment decision making
- Facilitate Board meetings and act on Board decisions
- Provide technical, administrative, and industry best practice advice
The Management Company
- Assist Homeowners with answers to questions about the Community and Homeowner accounts
- Support the Manager with a full range of administrative departments including accounting, business center, client services, construction services, human resources, lifestyle services, marketing, technology, and training
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