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CHECKLIST: TOP 8 TIPS TO
BE A SUCCESSFUL NEW
BOARD MEMBER
Learn the board officer positions: President, vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
Follow your fiduciary duty: The five pillars that are part of your fiduciary duty
include the Duty of Utmost Care, Duty of Full Disclosure, Duty of Loyalty, Duty of
Integrity, Duty of Good Faith.
Be prepared: Read your governing documents; know what's happening in your
community; come ready for meetings.
Learn to delegate: Lean on service providers and professionals, like community
managers, attorneys, accountants, and more.
Stay positive: You're a chosen leader who has a responsibility to set a good
example.
Focus on communication: Because informed homeowners are happier
homeowners, communicate through all channels available.
Provide flexibility for differing opinions: Disagreements can and do occur, but it's
important to be open, listen, and consider differing opinions.
Run an effective open forum: Homeowner input is vital because it can affect big
board decisions and promote harmony.
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