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Is there any difference between trustees of a condominium homeowner's association and board members? Are they they same thing, does anyone know?
These terms are usually "defined" in legal documents. In drafting corporate legal documents, I've seen the terms used interchangeably and the decision of what to call these figures may just amount to personal preference or semantics. Some organizations title them as trustees, some call them board members and some call them directors. There may be a Board of Trustees or a Board of Directors. Again--semantics.
These terms are usually "defined" in legal documents. In drafting corporate legal documents, I've seen the terms used interchangeably and the decision of what to call these figures may just amount to personal preference or semantics. Some organizations title them as trustees, some call them board members and some call them directors. There may be a Board of Trustees or a Board of Directors. Again--semantics.
thank you for replying.
It's just that in my recent involvement with a Condo Board, I assumed the board members were the ones identified in writing as "board members", only to learn there is also some secret group of other people called 'Trustees'---I was like, "who the heck are those people?"
It's just that in my recent involvement with a Condo Board, I assumed the board members were the ones identified in writing as "board members", only to learn there is also some secret group of other people called 'Trustees'---I was like, "who the heck are those people?"
If there are any distinctions, they should be spelled out in the condo docs. Did you ever get a chance to read them yet?
While there may be some differences among states, in my area it's pretty much a semantics issue--they can call themselves whatever they wish, be that "Trustee", "Director" or otherwise. The organizing documents and bylaws should hold the key.
If there are any distinctions, they should be spelled out in the condo docs. Did you ever get a chance to read them yet?
While there may be some differences among states, in my area it's pretty much a semantics issue--they can call themselves whatever they wish, be that "Trustee", "Director" or otherwise. The organizing documents and bylaws should hold the key.
Haha, you seem to remember my predicament. Yes I've read the condo docs but don't have them at hand right now. I should have asked: is there such a thing as a secret committee? i.e. a committee that meets secretly without the knowledge of the other board members or condo association members---which can meet at the discretion of the Board President. I guess there is.
I should have asked: is there such a thing as a secret committee?
Sorry, I can't tell you that.
(If I did, then it wouldn't be a secret now, would it?)
If they're meeting in secret, however, it's probably not any type of official committee. They may just feel that they can discuss anything at any time. If it were a governmental body, however, (e.g. a City Council) there are oftentimes rules that a certain number can't meet without triggering public notice requirements. But for a lowly condo board...well...they may feel that they can do whatever they like, whenever they like. Of course, if there are particular meeting requirements spelled out in the condo docs, I suppose they could just ignore those.
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