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/ / 0 9 HOMEOWNER BONUS CHECKLIST: 6 TO-DOS BEFORE RUNNING FOR AN HOA BOARD POSITION Becoming a board member is an exciting and rewarding opportunity. While you may be eager to add your name to your community's next election ballot, here are a few things you should do first: • Learn about community issues. Residents elect you to make decisions on their behalf, so it's crucial to be informed about what matters most to them. Familiarize yourself with the issues the board is dealing with by attending meetings and reaching out to your manager, board, or management company. • Read your governing documents. Within them, you'll find details about hosting a board election, election procedures, and candidate eligibility requirements. • Know what the role entails. Every HOA board member plays a different part in keeping the association running smoothly. Understand what you'd be expected to do and confirm you can deliver on these duties. • Get to know people. Because residents elect board members, they need to know who you are. Develop personal relationships and let people know you're running for the board. Demonstrate how you'd be an ideal community representative. • Follow nomination procedures. Grasp nomination procedures and follow them closely. Standard nomination methods include a traditional nomination, self-nomination, floor nomination, or write-in candidate. • Encourage the community to vote. Spread the word about your elections in the weeks leading up to it. Make sure residents know when and how to vote and work to generate excitement. 7 6 5 4 8 9 10 11 3 C

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