Are You Applying? Deadline is Fri., June 20

Would you like to be on the Board of Directors of The Summit's HOA?

Print your application and be sure to submit it at the office (305 Ridge Trail Drive) before (this)  Friday, June 20.

If you will be a candidate for one of the vacancies on the Board, consider that first your application will be "vetted" by the Property Manager, to be sure your property is In Good Standing (not indebted to the HOA) and that you are a resident (live in The Summit). You must be a Member of the Assn. A Member is an Owner (Owner means name on the Deed). Members and spouses are eligible to be on the Board.

The Property Manager should report her determination to ALL Directors of the HOA; preferably in writing so that all get the same information.

Other general qualifications may apply: 
  • be of the highest caliber; 
  • selected for interpersonal skills, 
  • dedication to the betterment of our Association and community, and 
  • free of any personal agenda.
No mention has been made of interviews of candidates. If the Board will see only what is on paper, consider whether you want to contact Board members before they vote. Introduce yourself. Ask for their vote.

According to the By-Laws, appointment of a Successor Director is made by the Board. 

Voting by the Board should be on July 1st at the Regular Board Meeting. Before the voting, a third vacancy on the Board should be announced. Four board members are eligible to vote on the candidates: Trapp, Holmes, Bryant, Potter. If the vote on a candidate is 2-2, a tie-vote fails. 

The Board needs strong, independent Directors who will represent ALL the homeowners and who will comply with the CC&Rs, By-Laws, and established Guidelines.

Keep in mind that you are not applying to be Secretary or Treasurer.

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