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Now c 2 ‘ l’ condo board mem bers l4 or the past thirteen years, the | Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the ~â€" _ Canadian Condominium Institute, as members of the only organization in this area dedicated to the interests of conâ€" dominium owners, has operated a course designed to improve the administrative abilities of Directors and Managers. Among our five major objectives are the following: We see no end to this task, since from our experience, there will always be a constant turnover of those who are choâ€" sen, by the unit owners, as directors to carry out the duties of their office. A basic program outlining their duties and responsibilities as an officer of the corpoâ€" ration becomes crucial for understanding the complexity of their operations and the legal obligations, which are assumed upon acceptance of their new duties. These are all too often outside the experiâ€" ence and knowledge of the average newly elected director. Therefore, to meet this challenge we are pleased to announce the presentation of an Advanced Course in Condominium Administration, consisting of eight evening seminars, commencing on October 4 and continuing every Tuesday evening until November 22. There will be up to three sessions on Condominium Law, delving more intensely into manâ€" agers‘ and directors‘ duties and responsiâ€" bilities, employee relationships, conâ€" tracts, construction liens, performance bonds relating to multiâ€"million dollar refits (which as condos age are becoming increasingly apparent) and the trend of the growing exposure to litigation which is constantly facing Boards as they go about dealing with situations in this ever changing and complex world. Too few Directors are clear when it comes to awareness of their asâ€"built drawing plans. * Education, which leads to certifiâ€" cates for owners, directors and profesâ€" sionals indicating their participation in our extensive program; *« Making information and advice available on a day to day basis to help resolve questions which can arise during operations of our members‘ corporations; *« Helping members access legal, accounting and other professional serâ€" vices; * Promoting the removal of inequities and anomalies in the Condominium Act; Of all these worthy objectives, by far the most important has been the operaâ€" tion of our Directors‘ and Managers‘ Course. This endeavor has been one of the major undertakings of the Chapter‘s executive and will continue to be a never ending objective in the future. * the impact new labor relations legisâ€" lation will have on the legal liabilities of directors, they could find themselves, as Edmund Burke once stated 200 years ago, "In such a strait where the wisest may be perplexed and the boldest stagâ€" gered." And finally, developing professional membership standards for the Canadian Condominium Institute. For this objective we have labored intensively for the past thirteen years. As a result, more than 300 condominium directors and managers have graduated from our course, and have provided their condos with sound and efficient manageâ€" ment of corporation affairs. * a growing need for increase security in our complexes * constant changes in municipal codes * the implications of fire prevention and disaster planning and; As a rule we have offered this series of lectures twice yearly, in the fall and the spring. However, the Chapter‘s Board of Directors has become increasâ€" ingly aware that with: * the passing of human rights legislaâ€" tion Thus they are often at a loss when seriâ€" ous architectural and engineering probâ€" lems surface. Part of this new course, under the leadership of a professional engineer, will review this important aspect of condo management. How many Directors have ever given a thought to the implications of a major disaster in their complex? A serious fire â€" what plans have been made for the provision of accommodations for those who might be displaced? Or even for safe evacuation of residents? The list SUMMER LIFESTYLE I G pool 10 person hof tub ge â€" ready for enfe olninqll (and a 3,000 §<'1E}'f_f.'fiéi'hé')'.' MARILYN FIELD® 844â€"5000. Oé: TIONI LOCATIONI I!Ie o park. ’forge cen#cl Oakville home currently used as investment properâ€" ty with 3 tenants. 6 appliâ€" ances included. MILKA KIRILOVIC® (416)540â€"8381. There is a host of other areas where even presently active Board members need to improve their skills, including financial management, and developing improved communications (a vital skill for a good director), both of which will be part of this intensive series of sessions which the Chapter is planning for the fall season. 7 goes on Plan to take this opportunity to improve your professional skills in this most fascinating aspect of condomlmum living. Condofax welcomes your questions about condominiums and can be reached IN THE HEART OF GLEN ABBEY ... for only $99,200. 2â€"bdrm condo with FP. Walk to shopping, rec. centre town buses. MARILYN FIELD® 844â€"5000. Near park. Well maintained brick home. Currently has 2 apartments, hwd. floors. Appliances included. sufton group â€" people properties inc. lOCATIO CONVEN ENCE 3â€"badrms. fin. r with FP Ea'r in klt wufh dble w/o and sec. kit. in lower level with sep. entr., close to all amenifies. . H. Penman Smith is a Burlington resident who has been active in all phases of condominium activity since 1975. He is vice president of The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the CCI and former Condominium Information Officer with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations in Ontario. The opinions stated in this column are his own. He is not qualified to give legal opinions. through the Oakville Beaver at 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ontario, L6K 384, or by calling The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) at 905â€"521â€"8144. 844â€"5000