Usually the declaration (decs) includes the Articles of Incorporation for the association, the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations (CC&Rs), and the by-laws.
The Articles of Incorporation facilitate the association's ability to legally do business with a state, usually as a non-profit corporation.
The CC&Rs -- you can think of them as the constitution for the association: they are not easy to change or amend.
By-laws -- you can think of them as the 'rules': they are easier than the CC&Rs to change or amend.
In addition, the board may pass Resolutions regarding specific issues, such as the process for collecting assessments, establishing rental restrictions, move-in/ move-out guidelines and fees, responsibilities for bank-owned units, and so forth.
All of these documents make up the governing documents for an association.
In Florida, the term length for HOA board members, including the President, is typically determined by the association's governing documents like the bylaws. However, most terms tend to last for one year, after which the member may run for re-election if they desire. Florida law isn't explicit about term limits for board members in HOAs, so it's possible for a President to serve multiple consecutive terms if re-elected each time and it's not prohibited in your HOA's bylaws. Therefore, the duration the President can serve might largely depend on the will of the homeowners to keep electing them. At Daisy, a property management firm that largely operates with Condos and Co-ops, similar principles are often in practice. We always recommend reviewing the bylaws thoroughly and consulting with a legal professional to ensure complete understanding of your association's specific regulations. It's crucial for fair and effective governance. Hope this provides some clarity for you!
They serve as the inspiration for the philosophical beliefs promoted in the declaration
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To serve the needs of the people.
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Read your governing documents to determine the service period for all directors of your association.
Yes. More often than not, CEOs serve the board yet do not have a seat on that board, but occasionally they do. The agency's bylaws will dictate what is allowable for individual agencies.
Bylaws generally govern the lawmaking body itself and serve as internal rules. An ordinance, however, is a local law imposed in the entire jurisdiction.
Yes. More often than not, executive directors serve the board yet do not have a seat on that board, but occasionally they do. The agency's bylaws will dictate what is allowable for individual agencies.
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It depends on the rules and bylaws of the specific home-owners association. Some associations may allow non-residents to serve on the board, while others may require board members to be residents of the complex. It is best to check the association's governing documents to determine the eligibility criteria for board membership.