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3. IMPROPERLY
DELEGATING
Serving on your association's board of directors requires
a lot of time, effort, and resources. Governing and
leading a community can be challenging, 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 essential. With support from
various committees, board members can focus on
fulfilling their duties more efficiently. Committees also
offer homeowners a way to get involved on their terms
without assuming a board member's full responsibilities.
You should try to engage the community by creating
committees that can help draft policies or work on
various projects. This allows others to get involved
without the pressure of being on the board, while also
reducing the board's workload. For example, if the board
needs a new landscaper, they can appoint a committee
to develop landscaping specifications and interview
companies. Committees can also fight apathy by
organizing events like National Night Out or a social for
getting to know your neighbors, giving the association
a way to build a sense of community and get people to
meet each other."
-Branch President
Associa Northern California
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