In an ongoing effort to provide solutions to critical member needs, CACM offers this feature article in our quarterly Vision Magazine. These articles are intended to assist managers and their association clients with meeting, conduct and governance issues In The Boardroom. Each issue provides key trends, tips and practical advice to assist community managers and their board members. The commentary and articles contained in this section are not intended to provide legal or other advice but only for informational purposes.  You should contact an attorney or other qualified professional if you have any specific questions regarding the association, governing documents and new law that impacts common interest developments and/or community associations..

 

In the Boardroom: Hiring the Polished Professional      Spring 2007
Associations are better managed because of the leadership of managers who are educated on state-specific laws, and who operate with standards of practice and ethical behavior. This article includes key elements board members should utilize when hiring a polished and professional community manager or management firm.

 

In the Boardroom: Professional Association's Importance      Winter 2006
Our individual manager designation, the Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM), tells California board members and consumers that managers and management firms are educated and aware of California laws and current community association practices. This article provides board members with a better understanding of CACM and the value of the professional designations of CCAM and CMF.

 

In the Boardroom: Board Policies and Resolutions      Fall 2006
Board policies and resolutions are the guides for board actions and results.  This article provides the manager with reasoning that can be used in explaining the long-term purposes behind creating good policies and resolutions.  The article also provides board members with an introductory list of policies and resolutions to consider.

 

In the Boardroom: Who's Who and What Do They Do?     Spring 2006
This article provide insight into the various activities of officers, board members and/or directors, and committees for a community association. For example, can a Director be an Officer or can an Officer be a Director? The article gives the reader some general clarification as to the duties and responsibilities for each of these roles. The information explores what boards must meet, how often they meet and discusses the importance of committees. Of course the usual caveat is – consult your governing documents for additional insights.

 

In the Boardroom: Understanding the Fiduciary Duty of Being in the Boardroom       Fall 2005
Use this article to explain the importance of the director's fiduciary duty.  The article is a perfect segue way into the Board Member Code of Ethics. 

 

In the Boardroom: Meeting Your Objectives     Summer 2005
Implementing a planning process is the key to defining objectives and creating a cohesive and positive board culture.  This article explores strategies that will assist a board in reaching the end goal of one voice through successful teamwork.

 

In the Boardroom: Building a Strong Board       Spring 2005
A reminder on the key traits of exceptional boards, this article can be used as an introduction to board trainings and discussions on governance issues as well as discussions on board roles.