Which of the following responsibilities relate to the governance function of a community association board of directors?

• A. Decide issues of policy for the owners in the community
• B. Promote harmony through service programs and regular communication with owners
• C. Monitor financial matters for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the community
• D. Hear appeals of committee and management decisions protested by groups of owners

Answer: (A)

The main thing a board does in governance is set the rules that guide the entire association. Making policy for the owners establishes the authority, boundaries, and long‑term direction the community will follow. These policies create a framework within which managers and committees operate, ensuring consistency and accountability across decisions and programs.

The other tasks described are important but belong to implementation or operations rather than policy making. Promoting harmony through programs and regular owner communication focuses on delivering services and engaging the community. Monitoring financial matters is a fiduciary duty and involves oversight of finances and budgeting, which are carried out under the policies set by the board. Hearing appeals of decisions is a dispute-resolution activity, a procedural function rather than policy creation.