06-03-2015, 12:19 PM
.Katarina writes:
" I wonder why we can understand and want to abide by our by-laws"
Aloha, I'm assuming that you meant "can't" understand. It's been a question for me also. Couple thoughts,
I think we all need to identify ourselves for what we are. We are a non profit Corp. subject to Federal, State, County rules, our own bylaws and policies. There is a chain of authority to these Laws which must be followed. If followed properly, Laws statutes, rules, policies provide us with a set of "blue prints", establishing our framework and a "road map" to help us navigate in a functional manner. They are there to uphold and in so doing makes the board's job easier. Do our Board members even comprehend this? If so, then how are we left to describe some of their actions which are blatantly not in compliance?
Is it negligence ? willful misconduct? Good intentions spurred on by ignorance?
I think we are constantly subjected to good intentions spurred on by ignorance which leads to "OMG, we've made a terrible mistake! Now we all need to work to cover it up (if you're on my side)and continuously justify our original wrongdoing ! This of course just compounds the original problem!
We know the saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Owner's Association Hell comes in several forms.....meeting uproar, splitting off into small groups that engage in "let's you and me fight him" when left unchecked can end up in physical violence and or legal action. Or another description could be "HPPOA".
Why do our Board members not see this? How do we get out?
There are some fundamental truths that the board members and individual members CAN apply to our own decision making skills. It would aid us in being fair with each other as we move towards the goal of upholding our bylaws. Your suggestion ,
"No amount of previous wrongs justifies current violations.Time to drop that line." I agree
and would add "No problem is solved when the remedy involves violating rules, regulations, statues our Non profit Corp. is legally bound to uphold . Ignorance is not justification.
" I wonder why we can understand and want to abide by our by-laws"
Aloha, I'm assuming that you meant "can't" understand. It's been a question for me also. Couple thoughts,
I think we all need to identify ourselves for what we are. We are a non profit Corp. subject to Federal, State, County rules, our own bylaws and policies. There is a chain of authority to these Laws which must be followed. If followed properly, Laws statutes, rules, policies provide us with a set of "blue prints", establishing our framework and a "road map" to help us navigate in a functional manner. They are there to uphold and in so doing makes the board's job easier. Do our Board members even comprehend this? If so, then how are we left to describe some of their actions which are blatantly not in compliance?
Is it negligence ? willful misconduct? Good intentions spurred on by ignorance?
I think we are constantly subjected to good intentions spurred on by ignorance which leads to "OMG, we've made a terrible mistake! Now we all need to work to cover it up (if you're on my side)and continuously justify our original wrongdoing ! This of course just compounds the original problem!
We know the saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Owner's Association Hell comes in several forms.....meeting uproar, splitting off into small groups that engage in "let's you and me fight him" when left unchecked can end up in physical violence and or legal action. Or another description could be "HPPOA".
Why do our Board members not see this? How do we get out?
There are some fundamental truths that the board members and individual members CAN apply to our own decision making skills. It would aid us in being fair with each other as we move towards the goal of upholding our bylaws. Your suggestion ,
"No amount of previous wrongs justifies current violations.Time to drop that line." I agree
and would add "No problem is solved when the remedy involves violating rules, regulations, statues our Non profit Corp. is legally bound to uphold . Ignorance is not justification.