Creation of committees is one of the tools boards can use to help manage their duties and involve the community members in the management of the association. Committees, if properly created and managed, can be extremely valuable to boards and the overall wellbeing of an association.  Committees allow boards to delegate authority and obtain assistance for specific duties. Use of committees frees time for board members to focus on other issues and develops a team approach to resolving community-wide issues. Community members who are involved in the committee process feel empowered, and board decisions made upon recommendation of committees tend be viewed as more legitimate by other owners.   Read the article………………………