Education

HOA BOARD MEMBER EDUCATION:

The Colorado HOA Information and Resource Center in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has assembled a series of educational training videos to assist HOA Board members in understanding their roles and responsibilities in managing an HOA. The videos can be assessed by clicking on the following link: https://dre.colorado.gov/hoa-board-member-education

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR MEMBERS:

HOA GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. This educational presentation provides an overview of our governing documents. It can serve as reference material to better understand the documents. Centennial Glen HOA Documents

VOTING/ANNUAL DISCLOSURES. This educational presentation summarizes CCIOA guidance for member voting and guidance for required annual disclosures by the HOA. Voting/Annual Disclosures

ASSESSMENTS. This educational presentation summarizes guidance from Article 5 of our Covenants regarding Assessments. Assessments

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION – WHAT IS MEDIATION? This educational presentation provides a discussion of Mediation as a form of dispute resolution and summarizes guidance from CCIOA and Resolution 2016-3 regarding ADR. Alternative Dispute Resolution – Mediation

ASSOCIATION BUDGET. This educational presentation summarizes guidance from CCIOA and our governing documents concerning the adoption, approval, veto, and disclosure requirements of our annual budget. PASSING AN ASSOCIATION BUDGET DISPLAYING THE AMERICAN FLAG.  This educational presentation summarizes guidance from CCIOA and our governing documents concerning the display of the American and Service flags. DISPLAYING THE AMERICAN AND SERVICE FLAGS

VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE ON THE HOA BOARD AND COMMITTEES.  This educational presentation highlights the benefits of volunteering to serve on the HOA Board and committees. VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE ON THE HOA BOARD AND COMMITTEES

ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.  This educational presentation highlights the HOA’s architectural guidelines and requirements. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOW YOUR DOCS! A QUICK GUIDE TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.  This educational presentation presents an overview of HOA governing documents and requirements.KNOW YOUR DOCS! A QUICK GUIDE TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

DISPUTE RESOLUTION-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.  This educational presentation highlights several frequently asked questions by homeowners regarding Dispute Resolution.DISPUTE RESOLUTION-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES/AUTHORITIES/CCIOA XERISCAPING GUIDANCE. This educational presentation summarizes the powers and responsibilities of Board members as outlined in CCIOA, and it also address the guidance contained in CCIOA regarding xeriscaping/non-vegetative turf. BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES/AUTHORITIES/CCIOA XERISCAPING GUIDANCE

UNDERSTANDING HOA MEETINGS.  This educational presentation highlights the various types of HOA meetings and discusses CCIOA guidance on how the meetings must be conducted.UNDERSTANDING HOA MEETINGS.

CG HOA Strategic Planning Process Review Jan 2022. This educational presentation was developed by Bill Tomeo. It can serve as reference material to better understand the process we used to develop our strategic plan. CG HOA Strategic Planning Process Review Jan 2022

DORA HOA RESOURCE CENTER 2021 ANNUAL REPORT.  This educational presentation reviewed the HOA Resource Center 2021 Annual Report.DORA HOA RESOURCE CENTER 2021 ANNUAL REPORT.

BOARD MEMBER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  This educational presentation reviewed the HOA Information and Resource Center’s briefing regarding Board Member Roles and Responsibilities. A copy of the presentation can be found on the HOA Resource Center’s website and it can also be accessed by clicking on this post. HANDLING HOA DISPUTES.  This educational presentation reviewed the HOA Information and Resource Center’s briefing regarding Handling HOA Disputes.  The presentation can be accessed by clicking on this post, and the presentation is also on the HOA Resource Center’s website. HOA ELECTIONS AND ANNUAL MEETINGS. This educational presentation reviewed the HOA Information and Resource Center’s briefing regarding the election of HOA Board members and Annual meeting procedures.  A copy of the presentation can be found on the HOA Resource Center’s website and it can also be accessed by clicking on this post. ASSOCIATION RECORDS.  This educational presentation reviewed the maintenance of Association Records.A copy of the presentation can be found on the HOA Resource Center’s website and it can also be assessed by clicking on this post.

HIGHLIGHTS OF HB 22-1137.  This educational presentation was produced by Altitude Law. It highlights the more significant elements of HB 22-1137. HIGHLIGHTS OF HB 22-1137. HB 23-1105.  This educational presentation reviewed House Bill 23-1105, proposed legislation that was introduced in the Colorado House on 23 January by Representative Titone. The legislation would establish an “HOA Homeowners’ Rights Task Force” under the Department of Real Estate.  The Task Force would study issues confronting HOA homeowners including the fining authority and practices of HOAs, HOA foreclosure practices, and HOA communications with homeowners.  The task force would submit a final report to the appropriate Legislative Committees and to the Governor by 15 April 2024.  More to follow.  

Board Member Basics 22 Feb 23 This educational presentation was developed by Altitude Law. It can serve as reference material to better understand the duties and responsibilities of Board members. Board Member Basics 22 Feb 23

HOA Information and Resource Center 2022 Annual Report This educational presentation is a copy of the HOA Information and Resource Center’s 2022 Annual Report. It can be accessed by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17AlFHOp-o_LuEi947w_YT3acVXMLj8VG/view PENDING LEGISLATION.  This educational presentation reviewed pending legislation that could affect HOAs. It included a discussion of the status of HB 23-1105, HB 23-1131, SB 23-178, and SB 23-213. More to follow.  

MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE RESPONSIBILITIES. https://dre.colorado.gov/hoa-board-member-education#main. This educational presentation reviewed the HOA Information and Resource Center’s briefing regarding HOA Maintenance and Insurance Responsibilities. A copy of the presentation can be found on the HOA Resource Center’s website and it can also be accessed by clicking on the above link.  A copy of our current Certificate of Insurance is located in the Financials/Ins section of the website.

HOA TASK FORCE UPDATE. This educational presentation is a copy of DORA’s status update to the HOA Homeowner’s Rights Task Force. It includes a forum for homeowners to share their opinions and thoughts about HOAs. Here is the link: https://engagedora.org/hoa-task-force?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

CG HOA Strategic Plan Update 8 Nov 2023. This educational presentation was developed by Bill Tomeo. It provides an update on the current status of our strategic plan. CG HOA Strategic Plan Update 8 Nov 2023

HOA INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER 2023 ANNUAL REPORT.  This document is a copy of the HOA Resource Center’s 2023 Annual Report.HOA INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER 2023 ANNUAL REPORT.

HOA HOMEOWNERS RIGHTS TASK FORCE REPORT.  This document is a copy of the HOA HOMEOWNERS RIGHTS TASK FORCE REPORT. The Task Force was commissioned to examine issues related to the rights of Homeowners residing in HOAs.HOA HOMEOWNERS RIGHTS TASK FORCE REPORT.