A leader is in the position of impacting the association, and the neighborhood, for years. A neighborhood leader needs to have the vision and the ability to build consensus, to delegate duties and authority to others, to encourage neighbor involvement and maximize neighborhood talent. A leader needs to help the association cultivate future leaders for the association. A good leader knows how important it is for the association to experience a change in leadership. Committees Shared leadership is healthy for a neighborhood association.
Committees are the basic operating tool for associations.
Committees allow the neighborhood leadership to delegate issues, identify and research problems and solutions, and meet its goals by involving a number of members. Many associations have standing committees that operate continually and address key issues, such as newsletter and communication, welcome, safety, social functions, etc. A neighborhood association is only as strong as its weakest member. A neighborhood association serves as the foundation to bring neighbors together to address neighborhood issues, promote team building, and serve as a vehicle for neighbors to pool their resources and maintain the integrity of their neighborhood. Associations help promote the self-help tradition and empower neighbors.