Does the contract from the armed security company contain a “hold harmless”? This may not be in favor of the association

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Is providing security acceptable to the association’s insurance carrier?

Stephen McConoughey Chapter Executive Director

Meet the new Chapter Executive Director

Hello to the Chesapeake Chapter of CAI! I am thrilled to be the newest member of the chapter. In my short time here, I am already impressed by the large number of members and their engagement in the chapter. The chapter growth and increased interest in events is a testament of your chapter and its hard work.

For those of you I have not met yet, I am a scientist by training, but I have been in the non-profit sector since completing my post-doctorial fellowship over 10 years ago. I have served as a technical writer, project manager, director of strategy and operations, and as chief executive officer in various organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Ohio Academy of Science, Allen Institute for Brain Science, and most recently, the Institute for Advanced Clinical Trials for Children. I learned a lot from these organizations that I hope will benefit the Chesapeake Chapter.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time either golfing or running. And since I am from Cleveland, I am also required to support our sports teams (yes, even the Browns).

Does the contract from the armed security company contain a “hold harmless”? This may not be in favor of the association

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Is providing security acceptable to the association’s insurance carrier?

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Is providing security acceptable to the association’s insurance carrier?

Have the security contract reviewed by legal counsel and be sure that the contract contains an indemnification and hold harmless clause

If your association’s governing documents do not require you to provide security, do the facts and circumstances affecting your associ ation require your Board of Directors to consider providing security?

If your association provides security, communicate with the owners so they have a reasonable expectation as to what and when these services are being provided. Do note give owners a false sense of security

Encourage owners, as the documents allow and subject to the approval process, that they may install their own security measures on their own property

Is the security company licensed and bonded?

Determine if your association is creating “duty” to its members by providing security?

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Fall/Winter 2019