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BEST WAY TO GET CERTIFIED AS A BOARD
By
Rafael Aquino
Published March 8, 2023
Community association board members play a vital
role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of their
respective communities. In Florida, board members are required to
obtain certification to carry out their duties effectively. The
certification can happen one of two ways: signing a simple affidavit
stating they read the documents or taking a course.
It is highly recommended that community
association board members in Florida take a course that an attorney
conducts. This is because attorneys possess a deep understanding of
the law and are in the best position to teach board members how to
interpret and apply it. Furthermore, new legislation is frequently
introduced, and it is crucial that board members stay up-to-date
with these changes.
One of the key areas covered in the course is the
interpretation of the law. This is especially important because laws
can be complex and difficult to understand. By taking a course that
an attorney conducts, board members can learn how to interpret the
law effectively. The attorney will break down complex legal concepts
into simple terms that are easy to digest. Additionally, the
attorney will teach board members how to apply the law in various
situations, which is essential in ensuring compliance.
To put it into perspective, taking a course
conducted by an attorney is like taking driving lessons from a
qualified driving instructor. Just as a driving instructor possesses
the knowledge and skills needed to teach someone how to drive safely
and confidently, an attorney possesses the knowledge and skills
required to teach board members how to interpret and apply the law.
Just as a driving instructor will teach their students how to
navigate different road conditions, an attorney will teach board
members how to apply the law in different situations.
In conclusion, community association board
members in Florida should take a course to get certified and not
just sign an affidavit. By taking a course conducted by an attorney,
board members can stay up to date with new legislation and, most
importantly, have the tools to be a great leader within the
community.
Pro tip: If
you haven't taken Eric's course, I highly recommend registering for
the next one. He does it online, keeps it simple, and makes it very
interesting and fun.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral, FL 33166
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