If your housing society is looking to appoint a trained and qualified manager to handle its daily operations, you can approach a notified housing federation, as these federations maintain a panel of trained society managers. This step can ensure smoother functioning, compliance, and improved service delivery within the society.
A housing federation is an apex cooperative institution notified by the government at the district or state level, intended to support and represent registered cooperative housing societies within a defined geographical area. Societies can affiliate themselves with a local or regional federation to avail of expert services and guidance.
Role of Housing Federations in Providing Trained Managers
- Panel of Trained Managers:
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- Housing federations maintain a list or panel of trained and certified society managers.
- These managers are educated in society accounting, record-keeping, legal compliance, maintenance planning, member communication, and managing staff.
- Training and Certification:
- Federations are obligated to conduct training and certification programs for society managers and recovery officers under their Education and Training Fund.
- They ensure these professionals are well-versed in the Model Bye-laws, Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, and real-time society management.
- Access and Affiliation:
- Your society needs to affiliate with a notified housing federation (if not already affiliated).
- You can then formally request the federation to nominate or recommend a manager from their panel.
- Other Services Offered:
- Federations also offer training for managing committee members, conduct legal awareness seminars, and assist with audits and dispute redressal.
Benefits of Appointing a Manager Through a Housing Federation
- Ensures the manager is trained in cooperative housing governance
- Reduces administrative burden on committee members
- Brings in professional management for day-to-day functioning
- Helps in ensuring compliance with audit, AGMs, M-20 bonds, billing, and record-keeping
- Adds a layer of accountability and transparency
- Before appointing an external manager, check with your district or state housing federation for availability.
- Also, consider arranging member awareness and education sessions, which federations are equipped to provide under their educational mandate.
Conclusion
Yes, you can appoint a trained manager for your society through a notified housing federation, which maintains a dedicated panel of qualified personnel. Doing so not only improves the professionalism in management but also ensures legal and administrative compliance.
