Interview questions: (Interviews conducted in October, 2011) 

What is the communication like between the board president and the board members?

How do issues come to the attention of the board?

How does the community learn about the board and its purpose?

Do you believe the board meets too infrequently, too frequently, or is the meeting frequency right now?

Should the board have more members, fewer members, or is the current amount right for handling community affairs?

Are the board meetings generally too short, too long, or the right amount of time?

Does the board use its meeting time efficiently?  If meetings are running too long, what is the reason?

What, in your view, could make the board more productive in handling community business?

Where does the board meet? Does the meeting place affect productivity?

How many action items are on each month’s meeting agendas?

Does the board usually act on all of its action items during its meetings? If not, how many are tabled for action at a future meeting?

If items are delayed, what is the reason?

As a board member do you always have all the information to act on items?

What do you think could improve the flow of information to the board?

What could the president do to improve the efficiency of handling board business?

How is each meeting run?

What changes would you like to see in how  board meetings are run?

Is the board perceived in a positive manner by the community it serves?

Interviewees

Stacy P., former board member.

Julie B., community member, considered board run

William W., board president

John E., current member, immediate past president

Duane G., treasurer

Ralph H., management company rep.

Pat G., Epcom Board rep to the association board

Trudy S. ,board member.

Dottie B, board member