Every newly elected board member eventually faces their first real test of commitment.
For most people, that test is simple:
Show up to the first board meeting.
Apparently, for two of our freshly minted directors, this bar proved… ambitious.
The meeting in question was not obscure.
Not optional.
Not buried somewhere in the calendar.
It was the very first board meeting after the positions were decided – practically day 2 on the job – the moment when the people who eagerly accepted titles are expected to begin the exhausting work of actually governing.
Our two new heroes responded with decisive clarity.
They did not attend.
No regrets.
No explanation.
No “sorry I can’t make it.”
They simply did not show up. And don’t blame it on the weather, the meeting was virtual.
🎠The Campaign vs. The Job
During elections, everyone suddenly becomes a passionate defender of the building.
You’ll hear stirring speeches about:
• responsibility
• transparency
• serving the community
• protecting residents
But the moment the work actually begins, something magical happens.
They evaporate.
Like campaign promises after voting day.
👻 Introducing the “Ghost Director”
Our building may have accidentally pioneered a new model of condominium governance:
The Ghost Director.
Characteristics include:
• Enthusiastic during elections
• Visible when collecting votes
• Completely absent once work begins
The Ghost Director holds the position, enjoys the title, and avoids the inconvenience of participating.
A perfect system, really.
🧠A Bold Strategy
Of course, we shouldn’t rush to judgment.
Perhaps they are practicing a sophisticated leadership philosophy:
If you don’t attend meetings, you can’t be blamed for the decisions.
No votes.
No responsibility.
No accountability.
It’s governance through strategic disappearance.
🏆 Efficiency Like We’ve Never Seen
Most ineffective boards take months to reveal themselves.
Ours managed it at the first meeting.
That level of efficiency deserves recognition.
📢 In Conclusion
Residents should take comfort in knowing the building is now guided by leaders who have already demonstrated their core governing principle:
Why show up for the job when you already have the title?
It’s a refreshing approach.
Minimal effort.
Maximum position.
And the term has only just begun.
Disclaimer: This post is satire and opinion. Read full disclaimer.
