After raising concerns that the President of the Board has been telling people around the building that my service dog is “just an emotional support animal” – despite three rulings confirming he is a service dog required for my disability – I received the following profound piece of governance philosophy.
đź“ť The Message
The property manager kindly relayed the board’s decision:
“The board met last night and gave me an update. They agreed that Blaine would not be removed as President. These are titles only and there is no special privilege the president has over other board members.”
🧠Let’s Examine This Carefully
So the board gathered.
They deliberated.
They discussed leadership.
And the conclusion was:
đź’ˇ The presidency is meaningless.
đź‘‘ The Presidency, According to the Board
Apparently the role is:
đź“Ś Important enough to elect someone to
đź“Ś Important enough to announce publicly
đź“Ś Important enough to put in communications
But also…
🪶 Completely meaningless
🤡 Governance Logic at Its Finest
So if the President:
• spreads misinformation about a resident’s disability
• ignores three legal rulings
• undermines an accommodation already confirmed
No problem.
Because remember:
✨ It’s just a title.
🏢 The Groundbreaking Governance Model
This building has pioneered a new leadership standard.
Step 1
Someone behaves inappropriately while holding a leadership role.
Step 2
Concern is raised.
Step 3
Declare the leadership role irrelevant.
Problem solved.
🔧 A Helpful Suggestion
If the presidency truly carries no responsibility or authority, perhaps we should update the title to reflect its actual function.
Possible replacements:
🏷 Decorative Board Ornament
🏷 Honorary Meeting Attendee
🏷 President of Absolutely Nothing
đź“š Lesson of the Day
In most organizations:
đź‘‘ Leadership titles come with responsibility.
In this building:
đź‘‘ Leadership titles come with a disclaimer.
And that disclaimer appears to be:
“Don’t worry. It’s just a title.”
Disclaimer: This post is satire and opinion. Read full disclaimer.
