SECTIONS 11502-11503 - California Statutes

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 11502-11503

11502. In order to be called a "certified common interest
development manager," a person shall meet one of the following
requirements:
(a) Prior to July 1, 2003, has passed a knowledge, skills, and
aptitude examination as specified in Section 11502.5 or has been
granted a certification or a designation by a professional
association for common interest development managers, and who has,
within five years prior to July 1, 2004, received instruction in
California law pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b).
(b) On or after July 1, 2003, has successfully completed an
educational curriculum that shall be no less than a combined 30 hours
in coursework described in this subdivision and passed an
examination or examinations that test competence in common interest
development management in the following areas:
(1) The law that relates to the management of common interest
developments, including, but not limited to, the following courses of
study:
(A) Topics covered by the Davis-Stirling Common Interest
Development Act, contained in Title 6 (commencing with Section 1350)
of Part 4 of Division 2 of the Civil Code, including, but not limited
to, the types of California common interest developments, disclosure
requirements pertaining to common interest developments, meeting
requirements, financial reporting requirements, and member access to
association records.
(B) Personnel issues, including, but not limited to, general
matters related to independent contractor or employee status, the
laws on harassment, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(C) Risk management, including, but not limited to, insurance
coverage, maintenance, operations, and emergency preparedness.
(D) Property protection for associations, including, but not
limited to, pertinent matters relating to environmental hazards such
as asbestos, radon gas, and lead-based paint, the Vehicle Code, local
and municipal regulations, family day care facilities, energy
conservation, Federal Communications Commission rules and
regulations, and solar energy systems.
(E) Business affairs of associations, including, but not limited
to, necessary compliance with federal, state, and local law.
(F) Basic understanding of governing documents, codes, and
regulations relating to the activities and affairs of associations
and common interest developments.
(2) Instruction in general management that is related to the
managerial and business skills needed for management of a common
interest development, including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) Finance issues, including, but not limited to, budget
preparation; management; administration or supervision of the
collection, reporting, and archiving of the financial or common area
assets of an association or common interest development; bankruptcy
laws; and assessment collection.
(B) Contract negotiation and administration.
(C) Supervision of employees and staff.
(D) Management of maintenance programs.
(E) Management and administration of rules, regulations, and
parliamentary procedures.
(F) Management and administration of architectural standards.
(G) Management and administration of the association's
recreational programs and facilities.
(H) Management and administration of owner and resident
communications.
(I) Training and strategic planning for the association's board of
directors and its committees.
(J) Implementation of association policies and procedures.
(K) Ethics, professional conduct, and standards of practice for
common interest development managers.
(L) Current issues relating to common interest developments.
(M) Conflict avoidance and resolution mechanisms.

11502.5. The course related competency examination or examinations
and education provided to a certified common interest development
manager pursuant to Section 11502 by any professional association for
common interest development managers, or any postsecondary
educational institution, shall be developed and administered in a
manner consistent with standards and requirements set forth by the
American Educational Research Association's "Standards for
Educational and Psychological Testing," and the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission's "Uniform Guidelines for Employee Selection
Procedures," the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, or the course or courses that have been approved as a
continuing education course or an equivalent course of study pursuant
to the regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner.

11503. A "certified common interest development manager" does not
include a common interest development management firm.