July 2022
The role of committees in condominium communities is often understated. They are more than an effective way for residents to participate in the work and activities that are part of condo living. Committees are one of the most powerful tools at the disposal of a condo board and management.
Committees serve roles from assisting overworked board members to addressing owner frustration, facilitating communications, and planning social activities. A primary function of many committees is investigation of issues, gathering information and reporting to the board for deliberation and decisions.
Committees are established by the board and bound to operate consistent with a corporation’s governing documents. Committee members are not officers of the corporation and likely not covered by the corporation’s director and officer liability insurance. They don’t have authority to enter into contracts nor bind the corporation. Committees provided with a budget are required to receive board approval and sign-off for expenditures.
Committees can help engage residents, expedite decision making, facilitate a greater sense of community, and assist management and the board.
