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Condo Media • May 2013

17

N e w s

Most documents permit boards to
appoint committees. The authority
is typically found in the bylaws with
wording to the effect that “The Executive Board shall have the authority
to do anything and everything else
necessary and proper for the sound
management of the association.” Or,
“The Executive Board shall have all
the powers granted to it by the R.I.
Condominium Act.” For instance,
section 3.02 (a)(16) of the Act states
that “an Association, by and through
its Board, may exercise all other powers that may be exercised in this state
by legal entities of the same type as
the association,” i.e. unincorporated

more unit owners involved.
Sure, it’s great to have things done for
you. There was a guy at the Castle Spa in
Providence that made what I think was
the best baked ham on the planet. I can
taste the fresh roll and smell the mustard
even today. But sometimes, you have to
make the sandwich yourself to appreciate
just how good it is. One could get used
to “someone else” always running for
the board or sitting on committees, but
ultimately, it’s better to encourage more
people to join in, to see and appreciate how it’s done. And finally, for those
wanting to know about my jury summons, yes, I did send it in and indicated I
would be happy to serve. If I get picked,
no doubt there will be some attorney or
his client who will not be as thrilled. CM

R e g i o n a l

Committee Appointments

associations or incorporated associations. In Rhode Island, both types
of organizations are given specific
authority to have their governing
boards appoint committees to serve
under them. Keep in mind that an association committee appointed by the
governing board cannot (nor should
it) be a substitute policy and enforcement arm of the executive board. As
President Harry S. Truman said, “The
Buck stops here.” That is, ultimate
authority and responsibility must rest
with the board, not the committee.
Most governing documents contain
indemnification clauses protecting volunteer board members. I hesitate to
mention liability exposure and insurance issues as they can raise a number
of questions better suited for another
article, and besides, my intent is to get
more people to volunteer and not to
scare them. To be sure, insuring board
members and committee members is a
relatively easy task, and regardless, the
point of today’s article is simply to get

C A I

they would become “front benchers” —
answering questions rather than asking
them.) And what about those who
complain that there is little or no communication within the community? Why
not get someone to volunteer to write a
monthly or quarterly newsletter?
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