So, you think you are a good Association – Prove it!

How do association boards, unit owners, prospective buyers, family members, Realtors, or insurance agents know whether a building is well run? The answer is CIAC accreditation.

The Community Improvement and Accreditation Committee, known as CIAC, is a volunteer committee created by COOCVE, CVE Master Management, and CenClub. Its members are knowledgeable in state and local laws, regulations, requirements, and accounting procedures. Through a comprehensive review of an association’s files and documents, the committee evaluates whether a board is meeting its responsibilities and complying with the requirements necessary to operate the association properly. Associations that successfully complete the process are awarded certification and accreditation.

Several buildings have already completed the accreditation process, and others are currently under review. Associations that have achieved accreditation include Berkshire C, Grantham A, Harwood C, Keswick B, Lyndhurst H, Markham H, Oakridge F, and Oakridge U.

For buildings that are operating effectively, the application process is simple and straightforward. The required information is outlined in a checklist available on the CIAC website at http://cve-ciac.org and typically already exists in the association’s files or on its website. With the submission of a one-page application form and the supporting documentation, the review process can begin.

If any deficiencies are identified, the committee works collaboratively with the board to address them and bring the association into compliance. Once the process is successfully completed, the association receives a certificate of accreditation and its name is added to the display board outside the ID Office in the Clubhouse for community recognition.

For additional information or assistance, contact CIAC at cve.ciac@gmail.com. The process is designed to be manageable and rewarding, offering associations both recognition and the satisfaction of demonstrating sound governance and responsible management.