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Practical Policies & Protocols Your Board Needs to Adopt with Claude Jennings, Jr.

Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger

English - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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What’s the secret to a highly functioning community association? Host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Take It To the Board's producer, Claude Jennings Jr. look back on Take It To The Board’s 2023 season and revisit some of the most important conversations about community association living while answering listener questions. 

Most new communities are devoid of all but the most basic policies and over the years far too many boards fail to anticipate which policies and protocols can make their jobs, as volunteers, easier. Does your community have the following policies in place and, if not, why not?

Vacant Unit PolicyWater Leak PolicyHandling of Election Materials PolicyOwner Unit Renovation PolicyBoard Member Code of ConductOwner Civility CodeDirector Resignation PolicyParticipation at MeetingsDocument InspectionsLender Questionnaire Policy

Donna and Claude examine the best policies and protocols for your community association spiced up with real-life questions from Take It To The Board’s engaged listeners.  Donna also opens up about her journey into condominium law and finding balance at Becker, while Claude shares the fulfilling experiences that carved his path in media and podcasting. Listen now to learn how to maintain a community that is not only functional but harmonious.

Conversation Highlights Include:

Best policies and protocols to have in place, post-developer turnoverIndividual unit renovations and documentation needed to comply with safety lawsPotential property damage from vacant unitsLender questionnaires Board member eligibility and director resignationsThe biggest mistake boards and managers make when it comes to policies and protocols!

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