Manager’s Report Board Briefs

Manager’s Report

By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director

Looking for Good Board Members – Is that you?

In community associations, each board member is considered a fiduciary and is bound to act in the best interests of all residents. In general terms, fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care imposed under law, and it occurs when one or more persons are responsible for the money or property of another. The fiduciary is expected to be honest, free from fraud and faithful to his or her obligations.

The mere mention of fiduciary responsibility may scare some homeowners away from board service, but it shouldn’t. Managing the association’s finances is one of the board’s most important duties, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Fiduciary duty means protecting assets, budgeting responsibly, planning for the future, investing wisely and observing laws and regulations that affect association resources. Fiduciary duty requires the board to ensure that the assessments you pay are used properly to maintain the community and cover insurance, contracted services, utilities and other needed materials and services. The board is obligated to make ethical and legal decisions that best serve the entire association.

Do you have what it takes to be a good board member? Chances are - you do.

If you have a mix of some of the following traits and skills, consider running for a seat on the board. We’d love to have you. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to become more familiar with your community, grow your relationships with neighbors and our staff, and experience everything offered at Scottsdale Ranch!

Respect

If you can give others respect and expect it in return, you can help keep board discussions civil, productive and on point. We’re looking for people who can lead by consensus, not by command.

Good listening

People want to be heard. Can you listen to board members and residents with sincere interest? You may have a few ideas of your own, but everyone benefits by sharing and discussing.

Agenda aside

Members who come to the board looking to help only themselves are a problem. A board is more productive when members don’t have a personal punch list. Are you able to look after the community, not just your own interests? Are you willing to compromise?

Skill

An association is a business. So having board members with accounting, organizational behavior and teambuilding backgrounds can help. Someone with a financial background, for example, might make for a good treasurer.

September 2022

• The board upheld the Architectural Committee’s decision for an appeal of an unapproved landscape. • The board denied a request for a variance to the single-family rental restrictions. • After review of 5 landscape bids, the board approved a 3-yr. contract extension with Service Direct Landscape (SDL). • The board entered into a 3-yr. contract with Butler Hansen for the annual audit of the association books. • Revisions were adopted for the guidelines and rules relating to Flags, Security and No Trespassing signs, Umbrellas, Political signage and variances. • The board agreed to schedule a Volunteer Appreciation event.

October 2022

• 2023 budget was approved with a 10.2% assessment increase from $395 to $435 per unit effective January 1, 2023.

The SRCA office will be closed on December 23rd and 26th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The SRCA office will also be closed on January 2nd in observance of the New Year Holiday.

WE NEED YOU! Board Applications Being Accepted

Leaders can come from different places and backgrounds. There’s no one mode that fits all. Share your knowledge and passion with our community. SRCA is looking for passionate residents who have it in their hearts to volunteer their time for the betterment of Scottsdale Ranch. Apply for a position on the SRCA Board of Directors.

There will be four open positions for the SRCA Board of Directors’ election in March 2023. If you have the time and desire to contribute, we encourage you to apply.

Board applications can be found on our website homepage at www. scottsdaleranch.org or in our office. Board applications are due no later than Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates will be voted on by the membership and announced at the SRCA Annual Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the SRCA Community Center. Visit our website for more detailed information about the SRCA Board of Directors or contact Kathe Barnes, SRCA Executive Director, and she would be more than happy to meet with you and discuss further.

traits or relevant skills, ask them if they’d be interested in joining the board. Some people don’t think about running for a seat unless asked.

You don’t have to know everything when you join, but you should be familiar with the governing documents and the responsibilities of the job. Fellow board members and association staff members can help you with the transition and train you on board responsibilities, current work, projects and hot issues.

Leaders can come from different places and backgrounds. There’s no one mode that fits all. Share your knowledge and passion with our community.

There will be four open positions for the SRCA Board of Directors’ election in March 2023. If you have the time and desire to contribute, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for passionate residents who have it in their heart to volunteer their time for the betterment of Scottsdale Ranch. Board applications can be found on our website homepage at www. scottsdaleranch.org or in our office. Board applications are due no later than Tuesday, January 3, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Candidates will be voted on by the membership and announced at the SRCA Annual Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the SRCA Community Center. Visit our website for more detailed information about the SRCA Board of Directors or I’d be more than happy to visit with you and discuss.

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