About. America's leading advocate for responsible community governance. Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national membership organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. We know HOAs - let CAI Austin help you lead the way to responsible, effective community governance. Mission To be the leading resource for community associations in the greater Austin area and the professionals and volunteers who serve them. We create value by ... · Providing quality education; · Promoting networking opportunities; and · Advocating for responsible community governance. Description The Austin Chapter has over 300 active members and is one of more than 60 Community Associations Institute chapters worldwide. Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national membership association that provides information, education and resources to all those involved in community association governance and management. CAI's 32,000-plus members include homeowner volunteer leaders, community managers, association management companies and other professional service providers.