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1. NOT KNOWING
THE GOVERNING
DOCUMENTS
Governing documents are the documents
that establish how an association runs, what's
allowed, what isn't allowed, and how to make
changes to the rules. The governing documents
are unique to your community and are comprised
of three key sections:
1. Bylaws
2. Rules and Regulations
3. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
(CC&Rs)
Knowing your limitations and duties, as
described in the governing documents, is key to
successful leadership. While these documents
can be overwhelming, they're in place to protect
your investment, and learning them will help you
make practical decisions and avoid violations.
Have you ever read the governing documents as a
board member? You should! As a volunteer leader
of the community, you need to set a good example,
and to do that, you need to know what the rules,
restrictions, and policies of your community actually
are. Read through all the governing documents and
if there's anything you need clarification on, ask your
community manager."
- Jesse Dubuque, CMCA®
General Manager
Associa Minnesota
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