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**Rule Development & Enforcement Guide (Module 1)
with Comprehensive Solutions**
### Criteria for Creating a Valid Rule:
1. Alignment with governing documents, statutes, and laws.
2. Consistent enforcement.
3. Fair and reasonable.
4. Purposeful in serving community needs.
5. Essential for community function.
6. Does not infringe on constitutional rights.
### Definitions:
- **Rule**: A specific directive outlining required behavior or actions, with potential penalties for
violations.
- **Architectural Guidelines**: Standards governing the appearance and improvements of an owner's
property.
### Objectives of Rules and Guidelines:
- Protect
- Enhance
- Maintain
, - Preserve
### Areas Covered by Rules and Guidelines:
1. Appearance of individual properties.
2. Usage of individual properties.
3. Use of common areas.
4. Behavior of residents, guests, and visitors.
### Resolution:
A board's formal motion to establish a format for rules.
### Types of Resolutions:
1. **General**: For routine matters.
2. **Administrative**: Pertains to internal operations.
3. **Policy**: Addresses individual rights or facility usage.
4. **Specific**: Relates to individual situations or decisions.
### Sources for Rule Development:
1. State statutes.
2. Governing documents.
### Resolution Format:
1. **Purpose**: Explain the need for the rule.
2. **Authority**: Specify the board's authority based on statutes and documents.
3. **Scope and Intent**: Detail who is affected, the duration, extent, and consequences.