Operating Guides For Community Associations
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An operating guide for community associations outlines essential information for boards of directors and management to efficiently run the association. The guide includes sections on administration, budget/reserves, operations, and other important information. It contains details like banking information, board members, employee contact information, governing documents, insurance policies, service agreements, committee reports, manager's reports, and meeting minutes. Having all "team" members consult the same operating guide ensures they are informed and coordinated in administering, managing, and operating the association.
Operating Guides For Community Associations
- 1. OPERATING GUIDES FOR TRANSITIONS IN ASSOCIATIONS By Associated Property Management Boards of Directors of a Community Associations are running a small business for the betterment of their community and their fellow owners. Like any well-run business there has to be a plan of action and a basis for getting there. Successful businesses have Operating Guides for key people in the organization. In the case of a community association, all Board Members, Committee Chairpersons, key maintenance personnel and management should be in possession of the guide. In this way, the “Team” will all be on the same page when it comes to the administration, management and operations of the Association. The Guide can be used for day-to-day operations of the association or will be quite useful in the case of any emergency. An Association Operating Guide will include essential information on the administration, management and operations of the association. The Board of Directors and management will consult the Operating Guide for important information that will help to run the association efficiently and successfully. We suggest at a minimum that an Operations Guide contain the following categories; (Some large Associations may want to expand their Guides to contain additional information). 1. Administration 2. Budget/Reserves 3. Operations 4. Other Important Information. The following is only to be used as a guide and may be expanded or shortened depending on the size and complexity of your association. 1. ADMINSTRATION Banking Information Board of Directors Clubhouse Rental/Use Committees Description Members Employee Information Contact Job Description Legal Information General Governing Documents Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Declaration
- 2. Resolutions Rules & Regulations State Statutes Meetings Annual Meeting Board of Directors Committee Rental & Resale Policy Screening Procedures Unit Owner Roster 2. BUDGET/RESERVES Annual Budget (Last 2 years) Balance Sheet Income/Expense Statement Reserve Information 3. OPERATIONS Contact Information Including; Service Type Company Contact Name Contract Renewal Date Telephone Numbers Insurance Cert. on File Insurance Information: Insurance Co. Name Insurance Agent Name Contact Name & Tel. Expiration Date for; Casualty Director & Officers Empl. Dishonesty Flood Insurance Liability Insurance Umbrella Ins. Windstorm Ins. Service Agreements Copies of Agreement Service Type Company Contact Name Contract Renewal Date Telephone Numbers Insurance Cert. on File
- 3. 4. OTHER INFORMATION Committee Reports (for the last 2 years) Facilities Management Schedules & Reports Manager’s Reports (for the last 2 years) Minutes of all Annual Meetings and Board Meetings (for the last 2 years) Newsletters (for the last 2 years) Planning Calendar (for next 12 months) Site Map of Community with features. The proposed Operating Guide will help your association, Directors, management and other key decision makers to respond more quickly to day-to-day problems and emergencies. The Guide will help new Directors and Committee Members to become effective in their positions more quickly. 01-01-04