The Board of Directors is charged with maintaining, preserving and enhancing the common assets of our association. In order to perform those duties the Board depends upon the advice and counsel of experts in various fields of community association management: the Management Company, attorneys, landscapers, etc.
When making decisions regarding our community, the Board is expected to consider all the facts and factors involved in the issue and make the best business decision possible. Sometimes those decisions may not appear to be in the best interests of all of the owners; however, if each owner understood all of the underlying issues that go into making the decision, they would understand that the Board's choice of action is usually the most practical and well thought out.
In addition to dealing with insurance, maintenance, financial and contractual decisions, the Board must also balance their positions on the Board with their role as a homeowner. If assessments are increased that means Board members pay the increases just like any homeowner. If rules are enacted, that means they have to obey them, too. Being a Board member does not grant one immunity from the responsibilities of living in an association. In fact, serving on the Board reflects just how seriously they take that responsibility. So, please keep in mind that our Board members are actually doing "double-duty" for our community: they serve as Board member and neighbor...and they deserve a heartfelt "thank you" for all of their contributions to our community!
