In HOAs there are the board members, the HOA property management company, and in most cases committee members. We’ve talked a lot on this blog about the roles and responsibilities of board members and property managers, but today we want to take a closer look at committees and their value.

Depending on your governing documents, your HOA may or may not be required to select a committee. Either way though, we want to highlight five reasons your board should want the support of one. Let’s start the roles and benefits of a committee.

  1. They are appointed by the board for one term and specific responsibilities (a term is usually one year, depending on your governing documents)
  2. They serve the needs of the board
  3. Committees often help schedule and organize meetings
  4. They manage the recording of meeting minutes, allowing the board to participate in the meeting rather than recording it
  5. Committees help the board with proper documentation for all official HOA business

Having a committee can mean better distribution of work and responsibilities, which can help to make your HOA more effective. Depending on your governing documents, your board may be able to develop a committee and its structure to fit specific needs of your community. Make sure, no matter what the role(s) of committee members are, that your board sets clear guidelines, goals, and objectives to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Remember, committee members are also volunteers, so make sure you assign workloads accordingly and find creative ways of showing appreciation for their time and effort.