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Chantilly Highlands Homes Association
Policy Memorandum No. 4
Mission, Roles and Responsibilities of the Chantilly Highlands Homes Association (CHHA)
Board of Directors and Committees or Staff
Adopted by the Board
- INTRODUCTION
This policy memorandum establishes the mission, roles and responsibilities of the CHHA Board of Directors, various
committees and liaison staff.
- MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the CHHA board is to protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life of the residents of the community and
the value of the property owned by the members individually and collectively. It is the duty and responsibility of all CHHA
board members to uphold this mission statement by sustaining the development and growth of the community.
- DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS ELECTED BY THE CHHA BOARD
- President - Presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors (BOD); shall see that orders and resolutions of the
BOD are carried out; shall sign all leases, mortgages and other written instruments and shall co-sign all checks and
promissory notes. Shall manage the affairs of the board and ensure that community goals are being established and attained.
Insure that the community maintains proper and current third party liability, directors and officers and business property
insurance. Shall set the agenda for each board meeting and appoint liaisons to the different community committees. Shall be
the board contact with counsel and may use discretion in allowing other board members to communicate with counsel. Shall
notify insurance broker of the names of the board members and the bookkeeper. Shall disseminate information sent to the
community by county and state and state authorities.
- Vice President - Act in the place of the President in running board meetings in the event of his absence. Shall
exercise and discharge the following duties: (1) maintain master key lists for the
community center and pool, (2) distribute keys to appropriate board members and committee members and (3) provide
executive oversight and final proofing of the community newsletter. Shall perform other such duties as required by the BOD.
- Treasurer - Shall receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse
such funds as directed by resolution of the BOD (i.e. approval of the annual budget). Shall sign all checks and promissory
notes of the Association, keep proper books of account (with the assistance of the bookkeeper). Shall direct an annual audit
of the Association's books to be made by a public accountant at the completion of each fiscal year. Additionally, shall
prepare an annual budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be presented to the membership at its annual
meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members. The treasurer should work with the Secretary to maintain current
records showing the members of the Association together with their addresses. Also, assist the community in resale dues
notification and in obtaining dues from delinquent association homeowners. Keep appropriate records of the community pool
and community center and common areas. Shall perform other such duties showing the members of the Association together
with their addresses and currency of dues payments with these records.
The currency of dues shall be the primary method of determining use
as required by the BOD.
- Secretary - Shall record the votes and keep the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board and of the
members, write official board correspondence and affix the seal of the Association where appropriate. Serve notice of
meetings of the Board and of the members and, if the Treasurer requires assistance, keep appropriate current records
showing the members of the Association together with their addresses. Shall maintain the files of the BOD including
correspondence pertinent to each lot Correspondence for each lot should include any alterations to dwellings or properties,
disciplinary actions, letters between the board and a property owner, and ACC approval/rejection notices. Shall issue copies
of board minutes to members of the Association requesting them. Will write formal correspondence for the board when
requested. Shall perform other such duties as required by the BOD.
- Board Appointed Committees - Shall receive inquiries or complaints from CHHA members on any matter
involving Association functions, duties, and activities within its field of responsibility. It shall dispose of such complaints as it
deems appropriate or refer them to the proper committee, director or officer of the Association. Board liaisons to each
committee need not chair that committee; in fact they are encouraged not to be the chairman. Delegated responsibilities are at
the discretion of the board to oversee. The following responsibilities are delegated:
- Architectural Control Committee (ACC) - In the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Article VI, Section 14,
it is stated that the Architectural Control Committee shall consist of the Directors of the Association, or a committee of three
persons appointed by them. If the board desires to appoint a committee, this should be done annually at the first meeting after
election of the officers. Applications for committee approval shall be in writing. Approval or disapproval shall be in writing.
Controversial, or other requests as the ACC deems appropriate, can be conditionally disapproved with CHHA members
encouraged to seek a hearing in front of the full board. Either the ACC Chairman or the board liaison must be present at a
board meeting where an ACC issue is being discussed. Failure of the committee to approve or disapprove a request within
sixty days shall be construed as Committee approval of the request. The ACC shall conduct a review of homeowner
properties and note non-compliance's at least once every two years at the September board meeting. These
non-compliance's shall be dealt with in accordance with Exterior Alterations Policies, Procedures, and Criteria. Each
meeting the ACC shall report on any open non-compliance issues, current approvals and recent rejections.
- Nominating Committee - Shall consist of a Chairman, who shall be a member of the CHHA Board of Directors,
and two or more members of the Association. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board prior to each
annual meeting of the members, to serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and
such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for
election to the Board of Directors as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to
be filled. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting.
- Audit and Budget Committee - Shall supervise the annual audit of the Association's books and provide support in
developing the annual budget and statement of income and expenditures to be presented to the board prior to the regular
annual meeting. The Treasurer shall be an ex officio member of the Committee.
- Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) - Shall advise the Board of Directors on all matters pertaining to the
fiscal planning for maintenance, repair or improvement of community properties. This shall include the development of a
detailed Capital Improvement Plan for the Community Center, Pool and Pool House, Community Center/Pool shared
parking lot, tennis courts and tot lot. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) shall not be limited to just unimproved common
areas, but should also take into account common area space suitable for the development of parks, basketball courts, bike
trails and landscaping of open space. This committee is tasked with the responsibility of looking forward to meet future needs
of the community. This shall be accomplished through the recommendation to the board of long term (5 year) goals. The
LRPC shall make an annual presentation in October to the board prior to the start of the annual budget process.
- Neighborhood Watch Committee - Responsible for the operation of the community's neighborhood watch
program. Shall ensure that all participants are properly trained through the county prior to involvement in the program. Shall
report to the board each month on issues the community needs to be aware and provide a crime report. It shall be the sole
discretion of the board to publicize safety warnings or crime reports.
- Land Management Committee - Responsible for grounds maintenance and upkeep of common areas under the
control of the CHHA board. Shall solicit bids for a grounds maintenance contractor and make a recommendation to the
board on their preferred choice. Competitions for a contractor shall be held at least once every three years with the second
and third years exercisable options contingent on performance. Shall be the primary point of contact between the grounds
maintenance contractor and the community. Shall oversee the implementation of annual common area initiatives. Will assist
the board in enforcing Policy Memorandum No. 1, Common Area Encroachments, by making the board aware of all
common area violations. Shall perform a walk-through of CHHA common grounds at least once a year and document their
findings to the board at the June board meeting. Shall work with the LRPC in establishing future common area improvement
goals and with the board during the annual budget process in obtaining funding for new initiatives.
- Community Functions Committee - Shall advise the board on all matters pertaining to the recreational program
and activities of the Association. Provide programs, special events and community service projects that are open to the entire
community and benefit the community. Shall be responsible for the community signboards and ensure they are properly
stored and maintained. Use of the signboards shall be limited to Board sanctioned activities.
- Newsletter Committee - Shall inform the members of all activities and functions of the Association and shall, after
consulting with the Board of Directors, make such public releases and announcements as are in the best interests of the
Association. The newspaper editor shall be appointed by a majority vote of the board at the meeting immediately preceding
the annual election of officers. In conjunction with the appointment the board shall conduct an annual performance review with the editor. It
should be discouraged to have the newspaper editor jointly serving as a member of the board,
- Community Facilities Committee (COMFAC) - Shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the
community center, pool, pool house, tennis court, tot lot and adjoining picnic area and parking lot. Shall make sure the
community center guidelines are followed and upheld.
- Community Affairs - Shall be responsible for keeping the board and community informed on the external affairs of
the community.
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