The manager should sign all contracts on behalf of the community association.

• A. The manager
• B. The president and/or secretary
• C. The board of directors
• D. Any staff member

Answer: (B)

Contracts that bind a community association are official actions that should reflect the board’s decisions and the entity’s fiduciary responsibilities. Signing authority is typically vested in the association’s officers, especially the president and/or secretary, because they represent the organization in legal matters and keep official records of actions taken by the board. This arrangement provides clear accountability and ensures that contracts are entered into only after proper board authorization.

The manager’s role is to administer the association’s operations and implement the board’s decisions, not to independently bind the organization to every contract. Allowing a manager to sign all contracts could create risk if authority isn’t explicitly granted or documented. While the board may delegate certain signing authority or contract categories to officers or authorize specific signings through policy, the standard practice is to designate the president and/or secretary as the primary signatories.