Board Code of Conduct
As a board member, I promise to:
- Keep the interests of the community as a whole top of mind. My personal interests will take a back seat.
- Weigh the pros and cons, do extensive research, and take into consideration all of the circumstances and resources available in order to make an informed decision.
- Understand the roles and boundaries of my authority. I will perform my duties to the best of my ability, and I will comply with the laws and governing documents at all times.
- Make myself available for residents to ask questions, raise concerns, and voice ideas. I am transparent to community members and happy to talk through the decisions the community has made.
- Remain unbiased and open-minded regarding all owners and residents, regardless of my personal feelings and experiences with them.
- Disclose when I have a personal or professional relationship with any companies or individuals that are being considered for a partnership with the community in order to help ensure there is no bias in the decision.
- Ensure that elections are well disclosed to residents, fair, and meet all guidelines and laws.
- Provide a united front for all decisions made by the board. Even if I was not in agreement with the decision, I will uphold the judgment and enforce the decision.
- Use personal email or personal social media accounts to communicate official or the appearance of official HOA business with members, vendors, and other persons or entities etc.
- Disclose confidential information to contractors, potential partners, association members, etc.
- Make promises that cannot be kept or are outside of my scope of responsibility.
- Be an advocate for something that is in my best interest but at the detriment of the community as a whole. I will not recommend that an action or judgment be made that violates a guideline or law.
- Use my authority and role as a board member for personal gain. I will not hold my position over the heads of other residents to receive advantages.
- Use association funds for personal use or for anything that was unauthorized by the board and the community.
- Accept gifts from association members, contractors, suppliers, or potential owners/contractors/suppliers.
- Falsify facts about association business. I will direct members to the correct information, and should I not know the answer, I will find the information and get back to them promptly.
- Disclose any owner, resident, or employer’s personal information.
- Allow personal bias of employees, board members, or residents to affect my judgment. All personal feelings will be left at home, and no personal attacks will be made or tolerated.
- Instill fear in my association. Residents, contractors, and suppliers should know that they can come to you with any problems, concerns, or questions.
Adopted by resolution dated: July 29, 2022