Class #6: Thrive as a Board: Defining Roles, Avoiding Burnout & Hiring Right

Welcome to Class #6 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic: Thrive as a Board: Defining Roles, Avoiding Burnout & Hiring Right Q&A of class here:    • Class #6 Q&A: Thrive as a Board: Defining ...   00:00 Introduction 00:22 Class Topic 00:46 Neighborhood Services 00:56 Beth Mulcahy, Esq. 01:16 Poll 02:42 Poll Results 03:50 New Developments 04:00 HUD Changes (Use of Animals) 04:52 Emotional Support Animal 07:11 What should boards do in response to the HUD memo? 09:10 2026 Legislative Update 11:13 SB 1473 Assisted Living Homes; Occupancy 14:30 HB 2342 – Shade Structures 16:27 HB 4011 – Duty to Act Reasonably 19:30 SB 1184 – Military Division Flags 20:31 SB 1246 – Foreclosure Thresholds 21:18 SB 1290 - OPEN MEETINGS 22:09 SB 1808 - HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS; ALLIED COUNTRIES' FLAGS 22:43 HB 2397-HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS; PROPERTY COVENANTS; DISCLOSURES 24:12 Board Member Roles and Responsibilities 25:27 General Responsibilities of All Board Members 27:16 Fiduciary Duty to the Association 36:12 Communication 37:47 Budgeting 44:12 Board Member Roles and Officer Responsibilities 45:01 President Roles and Responsibilities 46:55 Treasurer Roles and Responsibilities 48:56 Preventing Burnout and Promoting Board Wellbeing 52:46 What Does Burnout Look Like? 54:37 Burnout Prevention Strategies 54:59 Educate and Prepare Board Members 56:42 Establish Communication Boundaries 58:33 Utilize Committees 59:06 Utilize Professional Management 59:42 Develop a Strategy for Difficult Owners 01:00:51 Promote Professional Board Conduct 01:01:59 Run Efficient Meetings 01:02:38 Support Board Members 01:03:18 Plan for Leadership Succession 01:05:29 How to Select a Management Company 01:08:15 Closing Remarks 01:09:17 Upcoming Events 01:11:50 Happy Fourth 01:11:51 Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved. Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: HUD Enforcement Guidance - https://dredf.org/wp-content/uploads/... 2026 Legislation Summary - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2026-p... Board Member Roles & Responsibilities - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... AZ Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... Annual Meetings Cheat Sheet - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... Budgeting - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... Reserve Funds - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... Tips for Preventing Theft and Fraud - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... Efficient Effective Board Meeting - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/only-o... How to Select A Management ompany - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public... Upcoming Classes and Seminars - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcomi... Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 www.mulcahylawfirm.com Phone: 602-241-1093 Fax: 602-264-4663