Serving on the board of directors of a community association, whether it is a condominium or homeowners association, entails specific responsibilities for directing management of the property and adhering to all applicable laws, rules, covenants and policies. As the end of the year approaches, the time is right for anyone serving as a board member to evaluate the association’s current standing, review bookkeeping records and plan ahead for the coming year. Jed Frankel, partner with Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel & Chaiet, P.A., offers his top five suggestions for recommended best practices community association directors would be wise to follow before year-end.