Board Basics: Tips for Being an Effective Board Member

Running for your community association board was likely not a decision you made lightly. Now that you’re in the role, your list of responsibilities may seem daunting – from complying with the law and preparing annual budgets to creating and enforcing policy and organizing community events and meetings – but FirstService Residential has you covered.
 
And when the job in front of you seems overwhelming, just remember – you joined the board to positively impact your community. And your neighbors elected you to the role because they trusted you would do what was in the best interest of the community. For more tips, tools and resources to help you on your way, download our helpful infographic and check out the articles below.
 

BOARD EDUCATION ARTICLES

• The People You Need Leading Your Association Board
• Creating the Right Dynamics in Your Association Board Meetings
• How Can Our Association Board Avoid Common Mistakes?
• Eight Skills that Community Association Board Presidents Should Master
• The Best Association Board Treasurers Have These Qualities
• How to Be an Effective Association Board Secretary
• How to Establish Board Member Succession in Your Community