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.
Yes, in Connecticut, a spouse can serve on the board of a condo association as long as it is not prohibited by the association's bylaws or state laws. It's always a good idea to review the specific rules and regulations of the condominium association to ensure compliance with any restrictions on board membership.
Bylaws are typically created by the governing body of an organization, such as the board of directors for a company or the trustees for a non-profit organization. These bylaws serve as a set of rules that guide the operation and decision-making processes within the organization.
You can find your answer in your governing documents, and by looking in the Florida law that covers the type of corporation the association claims. Yours could be a for-profit corporation, a non-profit corporation or an unincorporated association. Board members are elected on a regular basis, and there may or may not be a limit to the number of terms that a member may serve in one office. Your association's attorney can give you a specific answer after reviewing your governing documents.
They serve as the inspiration for the philosophical beliefs promoted in the declaration
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To serve the needs of the people.
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.
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.
Bylaws generally govern the lawmaking body itself and serve as internal rules. An ordinance, however, is a local law imposed in the entire jurisdiction.
According to the Declaration of Independence, people have the right to alter or abolish a government that does not protect their rights or serve their interests.
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