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The dilemma the LAC must address is this, almost all CAI members agree to increased training. However, will mandating training result in fewer volunteers? To the argument that “We won’t get volunteers if we require To the argument that “We won’t get volunteers if we require education.” many have said, “Good riddance to incompetency!” education.” many have said, “Good riddance to incompetency!” Aimee Winegar, a property manag- er, created the Montgomery County course. She told me that “Board members are the linchpin holding together the community association governBoard members are the linch- pin holding together the community association governance model. It is in the interest of managers and residents to ensure that board members are educated and aware of their role and responsibilities.” The LAC intends to come to a solution that will help the legislature address the problem while satisfying the consensus for increased training and has a likelihood of being enact- ed. There are over 1.35 million peo- ple who live in some 6,700 commu- nity associations in New Jersey. We intend to help mold legislation which will be helpful to every single one of these 1.35 million people. n

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