Firing a board is half the job. The other half is five neighbors willing to do it right. Here's what each seat actually involves — the real work, the real hours — so you can decide with your eyes open.
Members elect the directors — currently five seats. The directors then choose the officers — President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer — from among themselves at their first meeting after the election, with the fifth director serving at-large. In other words: you run for a seat, not a title. The board assigns roles based on each person's skills and willingness to serve. Every director, whatever the title, shares the same legal duty: act in good faith, in the best interests of the association and its members. Officer roles simply divide the work.
The executive lead and primary point of contact for the association.
Guides the board's work, represents the association day to day, and sets the tone for how the board operates and communicates.
Key responsibilities
You may be well suited if: you're organized, steady under pressure, communicate well, and are comfortable being a visible, even-handed leader. Time runs higher during budget season and major decisions.
The President's backup and a leader on specific projects.
Supports the President, steps in when they're unavailable, and typically owns one area outright — vendor oversight, amenities, or a specific initiative.
Key responsibilities
You may be well suited if: you're reliable, can run a project independently, and want a meaningful role without being the primary public face. More hours when leading an active project.
The record-keeper and steward of member communications.
Maintains the association's official records, ensures meetings follow proper procedure, and keeps the community informed. This seat is central to transparency — the very thing this campaign is about.
Key responsibilities
You may be well suited if: you're detail-oriented, write clearly, and value keeping the community accurately informed. Work concentrates around meetings and member requests.
The financial steward — and the board's check on spending.
Oversees the association's finances: money spent wisely, reserves protected, value for what the community pays. This role reviews the financial reports rather than simply accepting them. You've seen what happens when nobody does.
Key responsibilities
You may be well suited if: you have a background or comfort with finance, accounting, or budgeting, can read a financial statement, and are willing to ask hard questions. Higher hours during budget season.
A full voting director and an independent community voice.
The fifth director is a full voting member of the board without a fixed officer title — often chairing a committee such as landscaping, social events, or architectural/covenants, and representing the general membership.
Key responsibilities
You may be well suited if: you're engaged and level-headed and want to contribute in a focused area without running the whole board. More time if you lead a committee.
| Role | Primary focus | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| President | Executive lead; runs meetings; main contact | 5–10 hrs/wk |
| Vice President | Backup to President; leads a project | 2–5 hrs/wk |
| Secretary | Records, minutes, member communications | 2–4 hrs/wk |
| Treasurer | Finances, budget, reserves, spending oversight | 3–6 hrs/wk |
| Director / At-Large | Full vote; often chairs a committee | 1–3 hrs/wk |
Across all five directors the combined workload is roughly 15–25 hours a week, shared — heaviest for the President and Treasurer. Sharing the load is what keeps a board effective and prevents burnout.
You don't need to be an expert in everything. You need to care about this community and be willing to do the work of one role well. The more members who step forward, the stronger — and more representative — the next board will be. Questions about what's involved are always welcome.
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