What's happening in the CAI membership community CAI News Best Practices Standards for Ethical Board Leadership Effective community association governance has many moving parts. Board members lead the community but frequently turn to community managers to oversee the association's daily operations and, more importantly, carry out the policies set by the board. In their close working relationship, managers often provide the board with information that will assist them in their decision-making and avoid overstepping their authority. Just as ethics are important to the community association management profession, it's crucial that board members adhere to a set of ethical standards that can help them fulfi ll their volunteer duties with the community's best interests in mind. CAI's Model Code of Ethics for Community Association Board Members serves as a basic framework that can be modifi ed by any community association. CAI's Model Code of Ethics for Community Association Board Members is part of Community Association Living: An Essential Guide for Homeowner Leaders. Download the guide at www.caionline.org/CAILiving. October 2021 CONDOMEDIA 7http://www.caionline.org/CAILiving