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TAKE THEM SERIOUS
By
Rafael Aquino
Published September 18, 2019
As
election season quickly approaches most associations, I wonder how
many owners pay attention to the person they are electing to such
seat. I'm surprised by the lack of regard most owners have when it
comes to an election and who they are appointing. Selecting the
wrong individuals to serve on the board can cause some severe
impacts to the association and the culture of the community. I get
it, no one wants to work for free; however, the wrong choice can
cost you more in the long haul so the selection process should not
be taken lightly. What steps can an association take to ensure
leadership takes each position seriously?
First,
good governance begins with sound policies and procedures. If your
documents don't outline the role of the officers and their
responsibilities, this should be the starting point. Second, the
selection of board members is recommended to be balanced out with
individuals that can play different roles. In doing so, more can be
addressed because each member can play to their strength rather than
their weakness. Third, committees such as social, architectural,
parking, etc. should be created, its a great way of getting members
involved. It can play to the associations benefit as well because
these committee members get exposure with the members and eventually
can become new board members.
Now once
you've elected such board your job as a member doesn't end.
Remember this is your home and for most your primary investment. It
is equally as crucial that once they are appointed that you monitor
the actions and the decisions being made. Are they leading the
association in a positive direction? Are they conducting themselves
in a fashion that is in line with the policies and procedures of the
association? If you aren't asking these questions now, don't come
back a few years down the line complaining about the lousy job they
did. You are just as responsible as they are becuase you had the
choice to hold them accountable, and you didn't. Remember election
happen every year in most association if they don't perform you can
vote them out.
I'd love
to hear from our readers... do you take your selection of the board
serious? Once elected, do you hold your board accountable?
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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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