LEADERSHIP WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Each of the following legal sources specify management authority and responsibilities for community
associations EXCEPT:
A. Survey data
B. State Statutes
C. Community Association governing documents
D Court decisions
A. Survey data
TRUE or FALSE: The basic authority in a community association lies with the developer.
FALSE
The basic authority in a community association lies with the owners.
Complete the following sentence: The board of directors in a community association has a
_________________ to act in the best interests and for the benefit of the community as a whole.
A. Bond
B. Fiduciary duty
C. Ballot
D. Quorum
B. Fiduciary duty
TRUE or FALSE: The business judgment rule means that if a board has exercised reasonable business
judgment in making decisions, the court will generally not consider the board negligent in its fiduciary
duty.
TRUE
However, the board must demonstrate how it reached a decision with good faith, loyalty and due
care.
Which of the following types of community association committees typically is assigned
responsibilities related to elections, nominations, and architectural standards?
A. Standing committees
B. Professional committees
C. AD HOC committees
D. Mandatory Committees
D. Mandatory Committees
A standing committee meets a basic community associations continuing needs. examples: budget/
finance, grounds, social, newsletter, recreation, public relations, rules/dispute resolutions
An AD HOC committee deals with one-time issues and makes recommendations to the board within a
specific time frame.
TRUE or FALSE: The role of the professional community association manager is to make all decisions
for the association and to delegate information-gathering and fact-finding support to the board of
directors.