Board of Directors
& Meetings
Nominating and Electing Condominium Directors (Summer 2010)
by Lou Natale
What the Condominium Board Should be Considering Every Year – An Annual Checklist (Spring 2010)
by Michael H. Clifton
Motivating the Unmotivated: Another Governance and
Maintenance Responsibility of Condominium Corporations (Winter 2009)
by Deborah M. Howes
Information Meetings (Winter 2009)
by Michael Clifton
Be the Best Board! (Spring 2009)
by Peter Greco
Minutes (Winter 2008)
by Dean McCabe
The Nuts & Bolts of Turnover Meetings (Winter 2008)
by Armand G.R. Conant
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The Appointment of Administrators (Spring 2008)
by AndrewW.Wallace
In some cases the checks and balances in the "Act"
are not being adhered to.
Appointment of an Administrator – The Legal Perspective (Spring 2008)
by Brian Horlick, B.Comm., B.C.L., LL.B., ACCI
There are circumstances when the appointment of an administrator is the only hope.
Understanding the Relationship Between Board and Management
by Alan Rosenberg
Establishing and maintaining good standards contribute positively to the relationship between
the board and management.
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Heeding Professional Advice in Good Faith
by Michael H. Clifton
It is incumbent upon the directors of a condominium corporation not only to do as their professionals advise, but to hire, inform, and rely upon them.
Director/Manager Fraud
by Ron Danks and Craig Robson
Important suggestions to reduce the chances of fraud as
well as the extent of it, if it does occur.
Board Confidentiality
by Brian Horlick
The implementation of a code of ethics that codified the
directors' duty of confidentiality would serve to maintain highest standards
of ethical conduct for all directors of condominium corporations.
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Running Efficient and Productive Board Meetings (Spring 2006)
by Michael D. Pascu, LL.B.
It is crucially important to the proper administration of a corporation
to master the skills of running a productive Board meeting.
Effective Use of Committees and Volunteers (Spring 2006)
by Barry Widman, LL.B., ACCI, FCCI
Committees can be very useful to the Board and Corporation if they are properly
mandated and controlled.
Duties of the Director and the Standard of Care (Spring 2006)
by John M. Warren, CA To be a fine Director and
a make a significant and positive contribution to your community, take heart,
take advice, and take courses.
The Reluctant Director (Spring 2006)
by Ron Danks
Consider developing an Information Package for new Directors outlining their
responsibilities.
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What Boards/Owners Can, Cannot and Should Do (Winter 2002)
By Howard Walker, FRAIC
Since May 5th, 2001, considerably more onus is
now placed on upon Board Directors, bringing their responsibilities more
in line with those exacted under the Ontario Business Corporations Act.
In essence, they are being held to higher, more stringent, fiduciary standards
than previously. This article provides a quick reference list of what Boards/Owners
can and cannot do as regulated by the Condominium Act.
Can
I Become A Director of a Condominium? (Spring 2002)
by Denise Lash LL.B., ACCI, Miller Thomson LLP
Are you considering
running for the board of directors of your condominium corporation? If so,
Denise Lash offers insight on what you should consider to prepare for the
job.
How
People Collectively Do and Don't Get Along (Winter 2001)
by Jasmine Martirossian B.A., M.A., PhD., Community Associations Institute
In this interesting
article, author Jasmine Martirossian takes a look at group dynamics and
relates it to how members on condominium boards do and don't get along!
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A
Day in the Life of a Director: From the Perspective of the Engineer and
the Lawyer (Fall 2001)
by Denise Lash LL.B., ACCI and Dr. Gina Cody P. Eng. ACCI
What is it like to
be a condominium director? What issues do directors deal with? Is it all
fun and games? Here is what Gina - the engineer and Denise - the lawyer
have to say about director's responsibilities.
Owners
Meetings: At the Registration Desk (Fall 2001)
by Denise Lash LL.B., ACCI, Miller Thomson LLP
Here is a helpful list
of suggested steps to follow at your corporation's next Annual General Meeting.
Items covered include owners lists and the changes to proxy forms under
the new Act.
A
Salute to Condominium Directors (Summer 2001)
by Marilyn Lincoln, WNCC
Without the dedication
of condominium owners who volunteer to be Board directors, who would oversee
the growth, improvement, security and legal operations of your valuable
investment? Here's an article that suggests a way of recognizing directors
and encouraging support from owners.
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The Use of Proxies to Elect Directors (Spring 2001)
by Gerrit Roosenboom, The Grand Harbour, Barrie
Some thoughts on the proper and improper use of proxies
to elect Directors.
Owner's Meetings (Spring 2001)
by Janice Pynn, RCM, ACCI, Del Property Management
The changes within the new condominium act have made what
were generally considered rather simple procedures much more complicated
to the point where corporations may have a difficult time making the transition
from the old act to the new. This article explores the sub- sections impacting
on owners' meetings.
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