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Board of Directors
Windsor Plaza
Condominium Association has an elected Board of Directors that addresses
strategic issues and manage the operations of the Association. There are
five positions on the board which are filled by owners who volunteer to
serve three-year terms. Below is an overview of the Board of Directors
including role, responsibilities, open meetings, meeting minutes,
qualifications, elections, officers, and useful resources.
Role
The Board of Directors is part of the
governance structure of the
Windsor Plaza Condominium Association. The power and duties of the Board of
Directors are specified in Article 3 of the Association's
bylaws. The Board of Directors "shall
have all of the powers and duties necessary for the administration of the
affairs of the Unit Owners Association and may do all such acts and things
as are not by the Condominium Act or the condominium instruments required to
be exercised and done by the Association. The Board of Directors shall
delegate to one of its members or to a person employed for such purpose the
authority to act on behalf of the Board on such matters relating to the
duties of the managing agent if any, which may arise between meetings of the
Board as the Board deems appropriate."
Responsibilities of a
Director
Examples of the duties and responsibilities of a director include:
- Attend monthly Board
meetings as well as other special board meetings.
- Review the monthly
board package and be prepared for meetings.
- Be familiar with
Association’s
governance structure and
governing documents including declaration, bylaws, rules and
regulations.
- Uphold the fiduciary
responsibilities, as outlined in the Virginia Condominium Act, to act in
the best interest of the Association while putting aside personal
interest and opinions.
Open Meetings
The Board of Directors typically meets once a month and may schedule other
open meetings. Once a year, an annual meeting of owners is held. Meetings
are open to all owners. As stipulated by the Association's bylaws and the
Virginia Condominium Act, the Board may convene an executive session to
discuss sensitive matters such as personnel legal strategy, or hearings
regarding violations of the Association's governing documents.
Minutes of Board
Meetings
The meeting minutes of the Board of Directors are available for review
during regular office hours in
the management office located at 1045 N. Utah Street, Arlington, VA 22201.
Qualifications
Members of the Board of Directors must be a unit owner and not more than 60
days delinquent in meeting financial obligations to the Association as
specified in Section 3.4 of the Association's
bylaws.
Composition and Term
The Board of Directors is composed of five (5) individuals who must be unit
owners. Members of the Board serve three (3) years unless elected by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy.
For continuity purposes, the Association's
bylaws establishes staggered
terms so that no more than two terms expire in the same year.
Board Elections
Board members are elected by members of the Association at the annual
meeting of owners. Learn more about the nomination
and election process.
Officers
The Board of Directors elect a president, vice president, secretary, and
treasurer. The Board of Directors may appoint other officers that may
be needed such as parliamentary, assistant secretary, or assistant
treasurer. See Article 4 of the Association's
bylaws for more
specifics on officers including duties, removal, and resignation.
Other Resources
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