Board Member Information
Board members play a vital role in the success of a community. These resources are designed to assist both new and seasoned board members in serving their communities.
Liberté Management Group has been a member of Community Association Institute and The American Resort Development Association since 1993. The following is a publication produced by CAI. Additional information and publications can be found on line by visiting their website at http://www.caionline.org/florida/.
The Role of the Association President (.pdf, 17.1 MB)
The Role of the Association Treasurer (.pdf, 15.2 MB)
The Board Secretary (.pdf, 3.44 MB)
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Robert’s Rules of Order Online – Originally published as a slim document in 1876, General Henry M. Robert’s classic guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings is available online. This latest edition will continue the book’s reputation as the gold standard of meeting procedure for parliamentarians and novice club presidents and members alike.
Board Member Guidebook
This Board Member Guidebook was created by Philip Friedman and the FL Legal Group team and provided by Liberte Management Group. FL Legal Group have represented many individuals and medical providers, and have helped them protect their rights against the insurance companies. In addition, FL Legal Group handles a wide spectrum of legal counseling on the topics of Condominium, Cooperative, Homeowners Associations, Property Management Firms and Master Associations, Mortgage Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Commercial Transactions, Insurance Law, Appellate Law, Sinkhole, Workers’ Compensation, Debt Collection Harassment, General Civil Litigation, Auto Accidents and serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP or Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law).
INDEX
Board Certification Requirements………………………………………….……………………..3
Organization of Common Interest Communities…………………………………………………….5
Association Operations and Responsibilities….……………………………….…………………….6
Association Powers and Duties……………………………………………………………………7
Elections of the Board…………………………………………………………..……….…………10
Owner Action and Meetings …………………………………………………………………………………19
Board Meetings…………………..…….…………………………………….……………………..19
Financial Reporting, Budgets, and Reserves…..………………….………………………………………….23
Criminal Penalties Under the Law . . .……………………..……………….…………………………………30
Adoption and Enforcement of Rules……………………..……………….………………………………….30
Amendments to the Governing Documents………………………..………………………………………….31
Management……………………………………………………………..………………………33
Director’s Conflicts of Interest ……………………………………….………………………………………34
Additional Conflict of Interest Concerns…………………..……………….………………………………….36
Competitive Bidding Requirements…………………………………….….……………………..38
Personal Liability and Indemnification………………………………………………………………………38
Insurance……………………………………………………………………………………………………39
Dealing with Litigation and Related Issues………..……………………………………………..45
Dispute Resolution…………………………………………………………………………………………..46
Issues relating to Disability Accommodations, including emotional support
animals……………………………………………………………………………………………………….51
Official Records and Access to Records by Owners…………………………………………………………..52
Foreclosures and Liability of Lenders and Other Purchasers for Past Due Amounts…….…………56
Fines and Suspension of Voting Rights, Collecting from Tenants …….…….…………………….57
References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..59
