Cohousing-L Mailing List: Survey About Community Governance

[PAMELA LEITCH (info]

I fully agree with what Sharon said about using sociocracy.  Another factor to 
consider is that some parts of “full” sociocracy may need to be modified to 
stay in line with your Declaration, Bylaws and your state non-profit and condo 
laws.  (I am using Oregon terms for a condo, but each state and province has 
different laws.)  Or at least be aware that you are not following those things 
so that your community can make an informed decision to take the risk of 
operating outside of the legally required structure.

I believe that we can structure our communities to function within the 
legalities AND be supportive of the community culture that is cohousing. It is 
less disruptive to the community to modify your structures before you are under 
the time constraints of a legal complaint.

Columbia Ecovillage



Pam Leitch, JD, CMCA
HOA Coaching, LLC
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