Committees play a crucial role in the success of community associations, offering valuable support to both board members and community managers. When boards and committees have defined roles and responsibilities, communicate well, and schedule special appreciation events for volunteers, communities thrive.
Committees are a vital part of community associations and can be of great value to board members and community managers. Here are a few tips that can create an environment of mutual respect and collaboration and ensure committee success.
In August, the CAI Heartland Chapter and the CAI Missouri Legislative Action Committee initiated a lawsuit challenging a sweeping omnibus law that includes a provision prohibiting Missouri community associations from banning homeowners who want to own and raise chickens in their communities. The chapter and LAC argue the new chicken law infringes on their associations’ rights, and the suit seeks to assert the rights of homeowners associations in Missouri.
In keeping with CAI’s emphasis on building community, the CAI Minnesota and Houston chapters are prioritizing social responsibility through various social initiatives. The goal is to wrap diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into the outreach efforts. The help provided through these programs is bringing together community members from all backgrounds.
Community service events bring positive public awareness to community associations and the community management profession. Community associations and CAI chapters are more involved than ever in building community and establishing strong and meaningful relationships through volunteer service efforts.
