How do you get a Board to "drink"....

The proverbial you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him/her drink applies here.

How do I get a board to actually become active participants in how the community is managed, and not figureheads that meet quarterly, etc?

Our MC has managed to present enough "mis-information" that has basically caused the other board-members to fear making a decision, or even reviewing information independent of the MC. I have had three different sources attempt to sit down with this board (legal counsel, local chapter president of HOA state group, and radio talk-show host of a pro-owner show). All to no success....

Has anyone else been in this situation...? I thought that community apathy was hard to overcome, but board apathy and inaction is Mount Everest....

Jadedone, it is obvious from your posts that you are a very capable and motivated individual. Unfortunately, there ofter are more talkers that doers plus some what positions but do not want to work or take responsibility. That is why in the President's postition it is critical to get someone who has vision and courage. So how does one motivate the horse to drink? I would try to have patience and keep working on them.

Also, the MC is a detriment which is doing harm. Perhaps one needs to change the water and/or the horse