Being President at Shirlington

The president of the United States is elected in her/his own right and has a set of executive powers outlined in the Constitution. The President of the Unit Owners Association, on the other hand, is elected by his/her fellow Board members and is essentially only one of five Board members. That is a huge distinction.

As president I preside. I can cajole and set a certain tone. But to move business forward requires the vote of at least a majority of the Board. The association presidency carries no veto power and no separate executive branch powers.

So, in expressing concerns it is always best to contact each Board member. And when expressing concerns about specific Board members is is most effective to address that member directly.

It is a democracy, so don't be shy about saying how you feel.

Captain Ray