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About - Traits of a Good Board Member

Almost all developments have an HOA, which bears the responsibility to operate, repair, replace, and maintain the development’s common areas, such as owned in common by all the development’s home owners. Most HOAs are nonprofit corporations, and typically, when you buy a home in a planned community, you automatically become a member of its HOA. RPHCC HOA is ran by a board, made up of a small number of RPHCC HOA members, elected by a vote of the other RPHCC HOA members. 

​Unfortunately, no HOA board can always please every owner. When an HOA fines a neglectful homeowner for not mowing, too many cars in the driveway or trees blocking view of surrounding neighbors the owner will likely grumble and complain. A board has to be firm and bold at time to prevent unruly neighbors.  The board will protect from too many cars in the driveway, trees blocking view of surrounding neighbors and most important water access.  

To govern- Control and be responsible for the public business of a

country, state, city, or other organized group.

Because of this occasional tension, one of the most important board member qualities is diplomacy. To be a good board member, you’ll need to act as a proactive team player, who uses discussion and negotiation rather than contentious confrontation. 

​Although serving on an HOA board can be difficult at times, it can also be rewarding. Volunteer board members are essential to the harmonious functioning of planned developments. If you are interested in serving on the board of your RPHCC, give it a try. You just might like it!  To govern is to rule, lead, oversee, or otherwise control.

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