Ten helpful tips to be an effective board member

This article provides ten helpful tips for individuals serving as board members of condominium corporations. The tips aim to ensure effective governance, fiscal responsibility, and a positive community experience. The key points include prioritizing the community's needs over personal agendas, working collaboratively with friends and neighbors on the board, continuously learning and educating oneself about the community, engaging with the community through events and communication, setting a good example as a role model, being prepared and responsive during board meetings, maintaining transparency in communication and decision-making, considering hiring a professional condo management company for expert guidance, and working in partnership with the community manager for effective property operations.