KP3 (Texas)
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Has anyone had to censure a board member? What is the proper way to do it?
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TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Info on censure can be found on the following page from davis-stirling website:
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1648/Default.aspx
If you would answer, what is it you hope to gain by censuring someone?
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1648/Default.aspx
If you would answer, what is it you hope to gain by censuring someone?
KP3 (Texas)
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Posts: 124
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By TimB4 on 12/10/2016 5:44 PM
Info on censure can be found on the following page from davis-stirling website:
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1648/Default.aspx
If you would answer, what is it you hope to gain by censuring someone?
Info on censure can be found on the following page from davis-stirling website:
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1648/Default.aspx
If you would answer, what is it you hope to gain by censuring someone?
I hope to put a stop to behaviors that are dividing the community with the personal opinions of unproductive board members.
MarkM31 (Washington)
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I don't know if that will really do anything. Censures are more effective in a professional or political setting. People take HOAs too personal.
I'd think a censure will just piss em off. I vote for a special meeting to kick em to the curb (remove them from the board and any office they hold).
I'm not a big fan of half measures.
I'd think a censure will just piss em off. I vote for a special meeting to kick em to the curb (remove them from the board and any office they hold).
I'm not a big fan of half measures.
TimB4 (Tennessee)
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I agree with Mark.
I don't thing a censure will obtain your goal and will likely make matters worse.
Removing them from Office (vs. removing them from the Board) won't stop the behavior either but may minimize the damage being done from that Officer position.
Removing them from the Board will likely (based on what you have provided in other posts) make the matter worse as well (as some people simply can't let anything go and, over time, will become worse).
The best way is to simply have a heart to heart conversation with them.
However, if they are not receptive to such a conversation (or you aren't ready to really reconcile), then the attempt may also make matters worse.
I don't thing a censure will obtain your goal and will likely make matters worse.
Removing them from Office (vs. removing them from the Board) won't stop the behavior either but may minimize the damage being done from that Officer position.
Removing them from the Board will likely (based on what you have provided in other posts) make the matter worse as well (as some people simply can't let anything go and, over time, will become worse).
The best way is to simply have a heart to heart conversation with them.
However, if they are not receptive to such a conversation (or you aren't ready to really reconcile), then the attempt may also make matters worse.
JimR24 (Texas)
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Quote:
Posted By KP3 on 12/10/2016 6:09 PM
Posted By TimB4 on 12/10/2016 5:44 PM
Info on censure can be found on the following page from davis-stirling website:
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1648/Default.aspx
If you would answer, what is it you hope to gain by censuring someone?
Info on censure can be found on the following page from davis-stirling website:
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1648/Default.aspx
If you would answer, what is it you hope to gain by censuring someone?
I hope to put a stop to behaviors that are dividing the community with the personal opinions of unproductive board members.
I am not a big fan of trying to control the behavior of another person. In a nutshell, all individuals have the right to express an opinion (regardless of how stupid and obstructive we think it is...lol..).
However, you do have the right to lobby for removal of a Board member. Good luck and let us know it goes for you.
oljim, in texas
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and, President of HOA in Texas
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KP3 (Texas)
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Posts: 124
Posted:
Unfortunately valid points made.. It will probably make things worse considering who it is. They were actually a decent neighbor until the officer Vote didn't go his way. Since then, he's become the neighbor from hell.. I really don't understand why a grown man is acting this way. With any luck, he won't be voted back in come June.
KP3 (Texas)
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Any suggestions on how else to deal with this?
JimR24 (Texas)
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Posted By KP3 on 12/11/2016 10:35 AM
Any suggestions on how else to deal with this?
Any suggestions on how else to deal with this?
If i were in your shoes, i would count my blessings, put a positive slant on things and take this opportunity to read books and other resource materials which are available about how to deal with difficult people. Amazon has some great books on this subject. This may be your best opportunity to learn some new skills and become prepared for most anything which comes your way. Good luck and keep us posted on how this is going for you!
oljim, in texas
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and, President of HOA in Texas
and, President of HOA in Texas
TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Try having the Board give him a project, perhaps doing the Reserve Study.
This is something that takes time, is important for years to come and affects the budget.
Explain that you believe he would be the best to work on this.
Then see if he comes through.
This is something that takes time, is important for years to come and affects the budget.
Explain that you believe he would be the best to work on this.
Then see if he comes through.
KP3 (Texas)
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Posts: 124
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Posted By TimB4 on 12/11/2016 1:34 PM
Try having the Board give him a project, perhaps doing the Reserve Study.
This is something that takes time, is important for years to come and affects the budget.
Explain that you believe he would be the best to work on this.
Then see if he comes through.
Try having the Board give him a project, perhaps doing the Reserve Study.
This is something that takes time, is important for years to come and affects the budget.
Explain that you believe he would be the best to work on this.
Then see if he comes through.
Good idea. But we've never done one. What would I have to compare it to?
TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Posted By KP3 on 12/11/2016 5:27 PM
Posted By TimB4 on 12/11/2016 1:34 PM
Try having the Board give him a project, perhaps doing the Reserve Study.
Try having the Board give him a project, perhaps doing the Reserve Study.
Good idea. But we've never done one. What would I have to compare it to?
If you have never done one, then it's all the more reason to get one done.
See Subject: Reserve Studies/Funds 101 Thread on this forum
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