EFFECTIVE BOARDS

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

EFFECTIVE BOARDS

Governing Documents, Owner Communication & Efficient Meetings
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Introduction

  • Community Association Law Group / Salmon Creek Law Offices
  • Practice Areas
  • Locations
  • Flat Fee Model

Overview

  • Governing Documents
  • Owner Communication
  • Efficient Meetings

Governing Documents

Understanding the Source of Authority
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Governing Documents

  • CC&Rs / Declaration
  • Bylaws
  • Art. of Incorporation
  • Plat
  • Rules & Regulations

CC&Rs / Declaration

Ownership interests, use restrictions, easements

Bylaws

OPERATING GUIDELINES, QUORUM, MEETINGS, DIRECTORS

Plat

Graphical depiction of boundaries, lots & easemements

Articles of Incorporation

Filed with Secretary of State
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Rules & Regulations

MUST HAVE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT; MUST BE CONSISTENT

Owner Communication

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Communication Principles

  • Communicate often
  • Use different forms of communication
  • Let communication be two-way
  • Create committees for newsletters, websites, etc

Forms of Communication

  • Newsletter
  • Surveys
  • Websites
  • Emails
  • Message Boards

WEBSITE CAVEATS

PRIVATE INFO; ATTORNEY-CLIENT INFO; RESTRICT ACCESS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

MEETING MINUTES

ROBERT'S RULES FOR SMALL BOARDS

  • Board members don't have to be recognized by chair
  • Motions don't need to be seconded
  • Informal discussion is permitted
  • If there is a clear proposal, no motion necessary--just take a vote