The Nominating Committee is accepting self-nominations for three at-large positions. Two positions are for two years, and one is for a single year. All will begin on January 1, 2026. Don’t miss your chance; the deadline to apply is September 26.
The 15-member Board shapes CAI’s direction, meeting at key events throughout the year: the winter retreat (Jan. 12-13, 2026, San Diego) in advance of the Law Seminar, Annual Conference (June 3-6, 2026, Ft. Lauderdale), a fall meeting at CAI headquarters in Washington, D.C. (date TBD), plus regular virtual meetings. Trustees receive free Annual Conference registration, hotel accommodations for official meetings, and a discount for one additional event. Homeowner leaders also receive travel stipends.
To apply, review the qualifications below and submit your self-nomination by September 26. The Committee will review applications and may invite you to a video interview in October. Familiarity with the Policy Governance® model and CAI’s Policy Governance Manual is expected.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible, you must meet all general and member-type specific qualifications:
Be a CAI member for a minimum of five (5) years (before Sept. 1, 2020) at the time of nomination in a category corresponding with the position being applied for
Commit to attend scheduled meetings (in-person and via conference call) and otherwise abide by the Board of Trustees official attendance policy:
In the event an elected Trustee has three (3) consecutive absences from duly called meetings of the Board of Trustees without the Board of Trustees excusing such absences, such elected Trustee shall be deemed to have resigned as a Trustee, provided, however, that the Board of Trustees, in its discretion, may waive this provision. (adopted May 2004)
Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to the purposes and objectives of CAI and leadership within your class of membership
Have not been officially sanctioned or otherwise censured by CAI relative to a CAI designation
Have not been convicted of a crime of the first or second degree or a crime of a fiduciary nature of any degree while serving as a member of an executive board or during the course of your employment
Additionally, you must meet the qualifications below that correspond with your member type:
Business Partners
Hold the CAI Educated Business Partner distinction
Have served or be serving on a CAI local or national committee or board, or otherwise been involved on a local or national level. Attendance at local or national events or trade shows does not fulfill this requirement.
Homeowner Leaders
Have served or be serving on a CAI chapter or national committee or board
Have served or be serving on a community association board
Homeowner leader members who also hold a manager or business partner membership may not serve in a CAI volunteer position under the homeowner leader category.
Managers
Individual managers must hold a PCAM designation. In the case of a designated chief executive officer (or equivalent) of a management company who does not hold a PCAM, his or her company must hold an AAMC credential.
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