I really like the format of Eduardo's Scandal listings so I am going to borrow that idea. Just going to jot down some of my thoughts on all these issues and how we all got into this mess. Any opinions, just speak up, but no name calling. That is for the other blog.
So what makes a good and cohesive unit of government. I believe I live in a great example of that. Our board, members and officers know that to work together is to better our building. At meetings, all are welcome and may speak their piece, board member or not. Yes, we have some disagreements and some people just do not like each other all the time, but there is a process and procedure and a vote is a vote. When any resident is in a situation, the building pitches in and I must say that I have been the grateful recipient several times. We welcome each other's guests and family and know that our building is the home of all of us.
Our board functions. There are no secrets or backroom deals. Fiduciary duties and responsibilities are taken very seriously and no one can just sign off on an expense. Our treasurer is awesome, to say the least, and watches over the money and the budget with a close eye. Our other officers and members are always there to meet a contractor or help handle a problem and the present president took over from another long term president. Honesty, transparency, care and concern - that is what makes our building great (In the name of honesty and transparency I must confess that I am a bit biased in the case of the president as we have been married for 46 years).
So what does this have to do with the situation in CV? Everything. Why can our UCO government not function like this and like many other well run associations? Aha! That is for musings Part II.
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