To ensure a consistent and timely method for the adoption of public policies by CAI, and to promote the continued development of topical and timely public policies, the following procedures...

CAI's multidisciplinary membership comprises community association managers and management firms, attorneys, accountants, engineers, builders/developers, as well as other providers of professional products and services for homeowners and their associations.

Let me address your responsibilities as the nominating committee. The bylaws state that you are to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates to serve on our Board.

Can't our co-op cut expenses instead of upping the housing charges every year?

The Model Management Services Agreement is a contract the Agency has drawn up for housing co-operatives to use when they hire a company to manage their property.

A capital replacement reserve plan is a strategy for keeping your co-op in good repair into the future. A plan tells you how long the chief elements of your property...

The Agency says our co-op's capital replacement reserve is underfunded. What does that mean?

The purpose of this paper is fourfold: 1) To briefly describe how directors should pose questions to management, 2) To provide an extensive list of questions directors should know the...

The board is convened for the purpose of governance. However, meetings often deteriorate into administrative discussions and committee work.

It is no secret that some board meetings can run longer than they need to.

Sample Real Property Management Agreement American Bar Association

Rebuilding Cooperative Leadership Electrical Co-op

The nonprofit boards best equipped to lead their organizations are self-aware, reflective of the larger community the organization serves, and function in constructive partnership with their chief executives.

The nonprofit boards best equipped to lead their organizations are self-aware, function in constructive partnership with their chief executives, and are committed to continually improving their performance.

Recommended Policies to Include in a Board Governance Manual.

When addressing boards, I often discuss these 10 aspects of governance to ensure things are understood and stay on track.

Smoke detectors chirp. Automobile dashboards utilize a range of lights and colors. Computers flash messages in machine language. What do all of these things have in common?

Reflections on the Journal of Cooperatives-1986-2003

Maps and tables for the individual communities were developed using various GIS data sources and are included in Appendix A. From a process standpoint, these maps were developed using the...

Sample Regulatory Agreement

Housing Co-ops depend on the rent collected from their tenants for their main source of income. Therefore, the Co-operative's policy is to maintain the level of arrears at an absolute...

These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.

Sample Repair Policy and Procedures

This book provides step-by-step guidance on how to clean up, rebuild, and seek assistance after a flood. Before you start, read the safety precautions at the top of this document...