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		<title>A Series: Roles of Each Position on a Board of Directors – The Treasurer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following is a part in a series of a description of the roles and duties of each officer on a Board of Directors. Previously, we wrote about the role that a President, Vice President and Secretary play on a Board of Directors and in this article we will discuss the role of a Treasurer.]]></description>
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		<title>A Series: Roles of Each Position on a Board of Directors – The Secretary</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following is a part in a series of a description of the roles and duties of each officer on a Board of Directors. Previously, we wrote about the role that a President and Vice President both play on a Board of Directors and in this article we will discuss the role of a Secretary.  An effective Board of Directors works together as a unit in carrying out the duties, roles and responsibilities of the Association.]]></description>
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		<title>A Series: Roles of Each Position on a Board of Directors – The Vice President</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following is a part in a series of descriptions of the roles and duties of each officer on a Board of Directors. Previously, we wrote about the role that a President plays on a Board of Directors and in this article we will discuss the role of a Vice President. ]]></description>
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		<title>Is Your Community Association Using an “Unlicensed” Bookkeeper?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the economy in Florida experienced a downturn, collections of delinquent assessments rose and association revenues fell, we saw a trend where some community associations who wanted to save money began to employ ordinary business bookkeeping services who, by definition by the state of Florida, would be considered as an “unlicensed” bookkeeper.]]></description>
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		<title>A Series: Roles of Each Position on a Board of Directors &#8211; The President</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An effective Board of Directors works together as a unit in carrying out the duties, roles and responsibilities of the Association. The Association Documents and state statutes define and set forth the duties and roles of each Board member.  Each and every Board member has a function and a role in order for their Association to function and operate well.  ]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Hurricane Season – A Plan for Pruning Shade Trees</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2010 hurricane season started on June 1st and one of the most vulnerable and expensive items that can and will be affected by severe weather is our landscaping, especially our trees.  If our shade trees are not maintained on a regular and consistent basis, along with a pruning plan, we are then exposing our trees to possible expensive and costly damages.]]></description>
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		<title>Executive Sessions in Community Associations &amp; When are they Proper?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 18:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At times, a Board of Directors may have to meet in what is known as an “Executive Session”.  Just what is an executive session and how can a Board of Directors stay out of trouble when employing executive sessions?  This article will explore this matter in greater detail.]]></description>
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		<title>12 Tips Before You Hire a Pest Control Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 18:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are now in the middle of termite season and many south Florida homeowners will be in the need of exterminating and other pest control services.  There are many treatments and many pest control companies that offer a myriad of services.  And with those choices, it can be confusing when comparing these services. ]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Your Community Association Funds Closely</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With deteriorating bank balance sheets and the lowering of the bank ratings, we are reminded that Boards of Directors have a statutory and fiduciary duty to maintain and invest community association funds wisely and safely.  With the current low yields and lower assessment revenues there may be a tendency for some associations to want to forget that the Florida statutes are quite clear about commingling, investing and reporting when it comes to your association funds.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Your Community Association Have a “Drive By” Property Manager?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a “drive by” property manager working for your Community Association?  You know, the one that has the Board of Directors, the unit owners, staff and the service personnel frustrated and left to wondering what is going on?  This type of property manager does not have the time to properly devote to your community as they always seem to be in a rush and are usually disorganized too.]]></description>
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