Serving on your association’s board of directors is a big responsibility that requires a lot of time, effort, and resources. Governing and leading a community isn’t easy, and as a part-time volunteer, it’s hard to accomplish everything—there simply aren’t enough hours in the day!

That’s why establishing committees to help share and divide the workload is so important. With support from various committees, board members can focus on fulfilling their duties more efficiently and effectively.

Committees are a part of the basic framework of a community. Created for a specific purpose, committees offer homeowners a way to get involved in the community without feeling overwhelmed or assuming the full responsibilities of a board member. Read this ebook to learn more about committees, their benefits, and more.

Considerations for Forming an HOA Committee

Each community is different, and it’s important to prioritize creating the committees that would benefit your unique HOA. Even though it’s necessary to gather input from homeowners, it’s ultimately the board’s responsibility to set up the committees they see most appropriate. Basic factors to consider when forming an HOA committee are:

• What type of committee best benefits the community?
• What are the goals of the committee?
• How will the committee function to meet those goals?
• How often and by what methods will the committee report to the board?
• What will the approval process be to fund the committee?