CIC-BOS · Presiding Officer
President Endorsement
The presiding officer credential. Five focused modules on the unique responsibilities, authority, and leadership demands of the board president role.
What's Included
- 5 presiding officer modules
- Meeting facilitation deep dives
- Conflict resolution frameworks
- Executive session mastery
- Final assessment
- President Endorsement credential
- CICSC public credential listing
Founders' Cohort — no cost at this time. Lifetime access.
President Endorsement Curriculum
Presidential Authority & Limits
- Scope of presiding officer role
- Delegation of authority
- Emergency decision-making
- Acting president protocols
Advanced Meeting Facilitation
- Parliamentary procedure in depth
- Managing difficult meetings
- Agenda strategy
- Handling motions and votes
Board Conflict & Cohesion
- Interpersonal board conflict
- Disruptive-conduct meeting management framework
- Building constructive board culture
- Working with management
Executive Session Mastery
- Proper executive session use
- Confidentiality framework for executive session
- Documentation requirements
- Returning to open session
Resident Relations as President
- Presidential communication tone
- Managing difficult homeowners
- Executive-session topic categories
- Community leadership presence
Recommended companion reading
The president presides over the board and sets its financial direction. Two volumes from the FOAM Series support that role — one for the board you lead, one for the money you steer. Sold separately. Pair them with the credential at your discretion.
The Volunteer Board Member
The Seat You Didn't Train For
The seat you preside over — fiduciary duty, meetings, and the volunteer director's playbook every board you lead is working from.
See the book →
Association Financial Strategy
Telling the Money What to Do
Lead with the financials — budgeting as a system, capital strategy, and articulating a board-ready recommendation under pressure.
See the book →
Lead with Authority. Govern with Discipline.
The presiding officer credential built for board presidents of common interest communities.
Free during the Founders' Cohort (list $599) · Lifetime access
Enroll Free — Reserve Your SeatDisclaimer: CICSC provides educational resources, governance standards, and practical advisory support. CICSC does not provide legal advice, accounting advice, tax advice, engineering advice, insurance advice, or reserve study services. Board members and associations should consult qualified professionals for matters requiring professional judgment or legal interpretation.