§ 13-317. Director; duties and responsibilities.

(a)

The Director shall have operational responsibility for carrying out the duties prescribed in this Division and for enforcing the provisions of this Division.

(b)

The Director is authorized to:

(1)

research, assemble, analyze and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials about activities and programs which assist Common Ownership Communities; plan and conduct educational and other programs, meetings and conferences to promote the operation of Common Ownership Communities;

(2)

maintain a master roster of Common Ownership Communities, their leadership, and their professional management companies if applicable;

(3)

develop and maintain an information, assistance and referral system for all services in the County related directly to Common Ownership Communities, and recommend other services when needed;

(4)

maintain a collection of Common Ownership Community association documents for use as a model and for reference;

(5)

develop an education program for residents in a Common Ownership Community that includes but is not limited to governance of a Common Ownership Community, rights and duties of residents in a Common Ownership Community, and dispute resolution;

(6)

develop an education program for Common Ownership Community governing bodies that includes but is not limited to adoption and enforcement of rules, transition from developer control, conduct of elections, and selection of community management and other professional services; and

(7)

operate a dispute mediation process.

(CB-15-2007)