Director Training and the Importance of CCI
The New CAO Advanced Director Training Modules The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) recently announced that in addition to its existing mandatory Director Training Modules, it is now offering optional Advanced Director Training Modules. The original modules must be completed by condominium board members within six months of being appointed, elected, or re - elected, and cover six topics related to the legal framework, leadership, and financial management of condominiums. These modules take between three and six hours to complete and must be completed before the new advanced modules can be accessed. The new advanced modules cover an additional six topics that take a closer look at condominium governance, emergency planning, finances, and management. Both the mandated modules and the advanced modules are self - guided and are designed to be completed independently. While these modules are an important tool for condominium board members, it is our respectful opinion that they fall short when it comes to the interaction, feedback, and individual solutions that you will need to be an effective and capable board member. 30 Years of CCI Research and Education The London and Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (“ CCI ”) was formed in 1992 and is celebrating thirty years of supporting condominium communities as part of the only national association to “ serve as a clearing house and research centre on condominium issues ” by providing information and education through workshops, conferences, and online resources. Every year, our Chapter holds almost monthly educational seminars on wide ranging topics specific to condominiums, including legislative updates, enforcement of the Act and governing documents, human rights and accommodation, reserve fund studies, financial management, working with condominium managers, insurance, fire safety, pest control, and our well - known “ No Stupid Legal Questions. ” In addition, our Chapter publishes a quarterly “ CCI Review ” newsletter that gives insight on condominiums, addresses common issues in condominiums, and discusses recent condominium decisions from the Courts and the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “ CAT ”). And we cannot overlook our annual golf tournament where education may not be the focus but fun and condominium community building certainly is!
Kristi Sargeant-Kerr specializes in all aspects of condominium and real estate law, including development, management and litigation as well as the purchase, sale and mortgaging of condominiums. She has extensive experience working with property managers and condominium corporations in the region and prides herself on finding reasonable solutions to their complex issues. Kristi is on the Board of Directors of the CCI-London and Area Chapter and is Co-Chair of their Education Committee. She has also been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO).
The 5 Reasons to Attend CCI Seminars
Considering the CAO ’ s new Advanced Director Training Modules, why should board members continue to utilize CCI seminars as educational resources? Ultimately, CCI seminars supplement and enhance these modules by connecting our local condominium communities and professionals in live settings to create stronger condominium communities. Here are our top five reasons why we think you should attend the next London Chapter CCI seminar: 1. Networking Seminars hosted by the London and Area Chapter of CCI create a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from other condominium owners, directors, managers, and professionals from the London and area region, and to benefit from their collective experience and knowledge. 2. Local Issues The best way to learn about issues affecting condominiums in your local community is to connect with your local chapter of CCI where those presenting
Madeleine Stirland joined Scott Petrie LLP in 2020 after completing her Master of Museum Studies degree and working as a museum professional in London and Toronto. She will complete her Paralegal studies in November of 2022 and is looking forward to continuing to work with Kristi on condominium matters, particularly enforcement matters and those before the Condominium Authority Tribunal.
CCI Review 2022/2023 — 1
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