Condo Assoc. Candidate Certification Form

A question was raised at the Delegate Assembly of October 3, 2008.
about signing the "Condominium Association Candidate Certification Form", handed out at the meeting, and what if any liability arose from signing this form

The Legislature adopted many changes that impact on the Boards actions in the administration of the Business of the Associations. HB 995 clearly states “there are penalties for breach or failure to perform Board duties both monetary damages and criminal law violations”. This means that whenever anyone, including the Division of Florida Condominiums, evaluates the actions of any Board, your signature on that form wherein you certify the “I have read and understand to the best of my ability, the governing document of (Your associations name goes here) and the provisions of this chapter and any applicable rules” will be available for review via subpoena should evidence be required that you failed to adhere to either your documents or Chapter 718.
I believe that we are required to sign this form to further enforce your actions to become more compliant to governing documents and Chapter 718. Liability has increased, and the old adage that "ignorance of the law is no excuse” does apply here.
Consequences? Could be, especially if we, the Boards, fail to follow either Chapter 718 or our Condo Documents.
Ed Black