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How the Association works

Board &
governance

A volunteer Board of Trustees, elected by unit owners, sets policy. FirstService Residential runs day-to-day operations under the Board’s direction.

Roles

Who does what

Unit owners

Elect the Board, vote on major decisions, and attend open meetings.

Board of Trustees

Sets budgets, approves projects, contracts and rules.

Management (FirstService)

Runs operations, staff, vendors, billing and owner requests.

Your voice

Come to an open meeting

Owners and residents are welcome at the open session, held monthly on Zoom. The link goes out through BuildingLink.

Watch

Hear project and budget updates.

Ask

Raise questions in the open session.

Write ahead

Send topics to the office to add them to the agenda.

Every year

Any owner in good standing can run for the Board.

Elections are held each year. Watch BuildingLink for the call for candidates.

The rule book

Governing documents

Master Deed & By-Laws

The founding documents of the condominium and their amendments.

House Rules

Everyday rules, revised October 2013.

Budget & audits

The annual budget and audited financial statements.

Owners can download these from the BuildingLink Documents library or request copies from the Management Office.

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