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Forming an alumni association can be a game-changer for any institute of higher education. It can be a vehicle for bringing in substantial donations and greater recognition as like-minded alumni connect to work on innovative ideas. Consider Google, for example. Cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are both alumni of Stanford University.

Homeowners' Association (HOA) board members lead the charge in managing the HOA's day-to-day operations. They are responsible for keeping the community running smoothly, financially viable, and aesthetically appealing. In turn, they must ensure that only the best and most competent individuals serve on the board. They achieve this by cond

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Homeowner associations, also known as HOAs, are in charge of maintaining and managing communities by enforcing rules, collecting fees, taking care of common areas, and conducting homeowners association votings. HOAs are becoming increasingly common in residential areas, and many homeowners have questions about the laws and regulations sur

The duties of Inspectors of Elections for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in California are designed to ensure that elections are conducted fairly and that the results are accurate and valid. Inspectors of Elections play a critical role in upholding the principles of democracy within the HOA community. The Role of the California Inspector

HOAs are governed according to their pre-set rules, procedures, and policies, and run by management boards, which community members can influence through HOA elections. Selective enforcement means that the association applies rules to some homeowners or groups of homeowners, and not others, creating animosity and potential conflict. An ex

Joining an HOA board involves several responsibilities but is primarily about proactively ensuring the association is run fairly rather than acting as an observer and simply implementing policies and rules as and when required. This includes facilitating demographic HOA voting on proposals and new board members, avoiding any selective enf

Homeowners or residents living in a condo under HOA management must abide by property maintenance, renovation, and remodeling regulations.  Depending on the homeowners association voting rules and policies, those who may wish to develop an existing property into two or more condos will also usually require approval. The HOA governing

HOA board members are usually appointed annually through homeowners elections. While they have several powers to enforce rules and issue violation notices, they cannot evict a homeowner immediately.  However, residents agree to abide by HOA rules when they purchase a property or sign a rental agreement. They can face serious repercus

Most housing associations hold annual HOA elections, where board members are selected by members who appoint a president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. Those elections can involve campaigning, and candidates may need support or backing from a previous or existing board member to stand, depending on the guidelines and policies

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are organizations that represent residential communities and its members. They form a board of members, which oversees the governance, management, and maintenance of the community. An HOA needs to ensure that the homeowner associations' voting goes smoothly, as well as take care of many other duties. However

Whether you live in a small apartment building or a large single-family development, you and your fellow residents might be thinking about starting a homeowners association if you don’t already have one. If so, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is how many board members to have.  Community bylaws dictate the HOA [&hell

As a union member, it can be difficult to know what to do if your union is not representing you. Negotiating with a union is often a complex and intimidating decision, so understanding how the process works can help make it easier.  You may find yourself in a situation where you need to fight for […]

If you’re a worker and your union isn’t representing you properly, it can be very difficult to know what to do. This can affect your performance in the workplace and your loyalty to the company, so knowing your options is essential during a stressful time like this.  Union voting is an important tool for workers […]