A caveat

Many years ago, when I was involved in local union politics, I found that both times we elected a “reform” executive, the new executive engaged in less honourable and ethical behaviors than the board that we replaced.

It is important that you do not get involved trying to replace one self-serving condo board with one that will be just as self-serving or even worse.

Before supporting candidates for the board, understand as best as you can, what their true motivations are for wanting the position and what policies and direction they plan to follow once they are elected.

Keep watch
Once you elect a new board, don't go back to sleep. Study your budget statements, attend the AGMs, read the Reserve Fund Studies and the board meeting minutes.

A board should welcome alert and well-informed owners.

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