Wilmington councilman, AG to host civic association training

The civic association training session is September 23 at 6 p.m. (Photo from the Historical Marker Database)

Wilmingtonians will have a chance to tune up their understanding of legal rights, responsibilities and processes essential for a healthy community next month.

At-large Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin will run the hour-and-a-half session Monday, Sept. 23 starting at 6 p.m.

“We are excited to offer this targeted training session to our community leaders,” Spadola said. “Our goal is to empower association leaders with the information they need to create well-managed, legally sound communities.”

On the workshop’s agenda:

• In-depth insights into the legal framework governing civic and homeowners associations.
• Participants will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage and lead their associations.
• End goal of ensuring attendees’ communities remain harmonious and compliant with the law.

Understanding the legal basis for and differences among community associations is important for association leaders, said Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin.

“This workshop will provide practical information about the responsibilities and rights that come with ownership in and governance of community associations including condominiums, homeowner’s associations and voluntary civic associations,” he said.

The free event will be held at the Louis L. Redding City County Building at 800 North French Street in Wilmington.

For more information about the event or to register, email Spadola at jnspadola@wilmingtonde.gov .