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MEMBERSHIP NEWS AI’s homeowner education program is designed to help association board members, committee members and residents better understand the governance and management of

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homeowner and condominium associations. CAI developed this program to support its mission of inspiring responsible and enlightened leadership in common-interest communities. By studying the elements of this program, you will get the information, guidance and perspective you need to help create and maintain the kind of community people want to call home. Following is the first of the three core elements of the program.

of committees, and the roles of both the community manager and staff. After reviewing this document, you will have a greater understanding of exactly how a community association works and how you can enjoy and benefit the most from community association living. An introduction to Community Association Living also contains these great resources: • Model Code of Ethics for Community Association Board Members • Community Association Fundamentals • Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities • Community Association Governance Guidelines Once you have read An Introduction to Community Association Living, you may decide to become a more active volunteer or seek a position as a board member. Upon completion of the course and its online evaluation, you will be issued a certificate recognizing that you have completed The Fundamentals of Community Association Volunteer Leadership. CM For more information about the Homeowner Education Program, visit www.caionline.org.

An Introduction to Community Association Living
A basic introduction for homeowners new to community association living and a great resource for volunteer leaders, An Introduction to Community Association Living focuses on the rights and responsibilities of a community association homeowner and volunteer leader. An Introduction to Community Association Living introduces you to the roles and functions of community associations, such as providing services, managing physical assets and advocating for fellow homeowners. You will learn about the key documents that govern community associations, including covenants, conditions & restrictions (CC&Rs), master deeds, articles of incorporation, bylaws and resolutions. You will also learn about the function of association boards, the purpose

The CAI-NE Web site, www.caine.org, provides invaluable resources and information for volunteer board members and industry professionals. The top five pages:
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