For Board Members

CMRAO: Licensing Requirement & Stages

The CMRAO stands for Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario. The CMRAO is a regulatory body created through provincial legislation. The CMRAO is a not-for-profit Corporation and is paid for by the licensing fees collected from Condominium Management providers, and Condominium Managers.

Board of Directors: How to Conduct an Effective Board Meeting

Goal # 1: At the beginning of the year it’s a good idea to set and agree upon a guideline for when the meetings will happen each month. This allows each Director to plan accordingly. Example: The last Wednesday of each month.
Goal # 2: If a Director cannot attend, they should always notify the Manager or a fellow Director of their regrets prior to the meeting.

How to Handle the Resignation of a Board Member

A Condominium Board is typically comprised of three or more Directors; most commonly five Directors. When it comes to Condominium Boards, it’s inevitable that there may come a time when a Director gives their resignation prior to their term expiring. There may be any number of reasons why a Director may give their resignation, right from new time constrictions to irreconcilable differences with one or more of the other Directors.