To be considered for this designation, the candidate must already be a manager of a large-scale community of over 1200 units, 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) and a budget of at least $1.5m.
The state of Florida requires community association managers to hold a license.
Performing duties as a CAM without a license is a violation of Florida statutes.
[1] Organizations like the Community Associations Institute offer rigorous courses for professional managers to obtain their certification.
Being able to find a professional management company is an important task for many board members.