• Property Management – Darlene is responsible for the management of all co-op properties. This includes making sure that the necessary repairs are done, maintaining adequate records, and generally ensuring that the co-op is in good shape.

• Supervision of Staff – Darlene is responsible for the supervision of all Shamrock staff, both permanent and temporary. She advises and helps the Board hire and supervise temporary staff like the Day Camp Coordinator and leaders for the Shamrock Summer Day camp.

• General Administration – Darlene is in charge of the general day-to-day administration of the Co-op. Her duties in this area include ensuring that the legal and corporate obligations of the co-op are met, acting as the agent of the Board of Directors in implementing Board decisions, and overseeing budgetary, financial, and investment decisions in conjunction with the Board and Finance Committees.

• Subsidy Administration – Darlene also administers the geared-to-income assistance program. She is responsible for processing subsidy applications, income verification, and ensuring that all requirements for assistance are met.

• Accounting – Unlike other co-ops where a separate bookkeeper is employed, Shamrock is lucky, in the sense, that Darlene does all the required bookkeeping for the co-op. Her duties include revenue collection, accounting, disbursement, and audit preparation. In addition, Darlene monitors housing charge arrears, does the bi-weekly payroll, and generally ensures that the co-op is in sound financial management.