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1. REVIEW THE RULES. It's important to play by the rules when starting your committee. Carefully read your community's guidelines to get the lowdown on committee creation procedures, and make sure to follow them. Check state laws for any other requirements, too. 2. CREATE A CHARTER. Next, write the committee charter and get it approved and filed. This charter formally establishes the committee and outlines the framework, explaining its purpose, type, membership makeup, responsibilities, scope of authority, budget, reporting structure, and more. 3. RECRUIT MEMBERS. After the charter is finalized, reach out to residents who would be interested in lending a hand and volunteering. Advertise open positions on the community app or website. You might find a neighbor with accounting experience for the budget committee, or a party planning hobbyist for the social committee. 4. ORGANIZE. Are your members ready to go? Great! It's time to organize the team. Decide who will be the committee chair and secretary, and define the remaining roles and responsibilities so everyone knows what to do. 5. GET TO WORK. Whether your committee is an ad-hoc committee that dissolves as soon as a project is complete or a permanent standing committee that tackles ongoing projects, there's always work to do. Make a meeting schedule, set goals, assign to-dos, and develop timelines to track progress. 6. CHECK IN WITH THE BOARD. Committees report to the board of directors, so it's necessary to keep them in the loop. Communicate progress, send updates, and highlight productivity. Ask for feedback and keep lines of communication open. Remember to acknowledge and share wins. Your success is everyone's success! COMMITTEE PLAYBOOK How to form a successful community association committee. Leading a community association is no small feat—even the most dedicated boards need backup. That's where committees come in. Comprised of volunteer residents, committees handle certain projects and aspects that demand extra oversight and attention. Ready to lighten the board's workload and boost community spirit? Learn how to kick off a committee in your neighborhood today. COMING HOME MAGAZINE 35