Responsibilities
The primary functions of the Park and Playground Committee are to advise and assist the Board and make suggestions and recommendations to the Board of Directors in regard to maintaining and
enhancing the appeal of the common areas, parks, and playgrounds owned by the Homeowners Association. Additionally, they may provide resources for the homeowners to be published at the Board’s discretion in the newsletter or on the association’s website (such as educational articles, safety tips and hints, etc.).
To accomplish this goal, the Board of Directors shall assign the Park and Playground Committee with
tasks which may include but not be limited to the following:
- Communicate issues and concerns regarding the playgrounds.
- Make budget recommendations and allowances for events, and playground repairs and maintenance.
- Review park/facility related projects, program offerings, association policies, and city policies affecting the association.
- Review finances and proposed budgets.
- Assist in the development of long-range planning, including needs assessment and setting priorities.
- Interface and collaborate with other association committees as needed.
- Plan events with the Social Committee that benefit the parks and playgrounds and bring the community together. Some examples: park trail clean up, chalk your walk, etc.
- Submit an article to the Community Manager which details event as well as photos for website and newsletter.
- Report activities to and work at the direction of the Board of Directors.
- Recommend an annual budget with an estimated cost for expected projects and create an itemized budget to be approved by the Board of Directors.
The committee does not have authority to direct any staff employed by the landscape company.
Eligibility
Committee candidates and members shall be residents in good standing. Good standing shall be defined
as the absence of any liens, privilege penalty, outstanding assessment or fine balances, CC&R Violations
or pending legal action with the Association.
Appointment and Term
The Board of Directors shall invite interested homeowners to express their desire to serve on the
committee through the newsletter, email, word of mouth, announcement at the board meetings, or by
any other means deemed appropriate by the Board. Interested homeowners must submit a written
request to the management team to be considered. The Board of Directors may remove any Committee
member at any time, with or without cause.
Election of Officers
The Committee shall consist of at least one (1) member, but no more than five (5). The Board shall
appoint the Chairperson of the Committee. Other officers of the Committee may be elected by the
Committee membership. At a minimum, the Committee shall elect a Secretary, who will be responsible
for recording accurate minutes of the Committee’s meetings and submitting them to the Board of
Directors in a timely manner.
The Chairperson, or his or her designee, shall be responsible for chairing meetings of the Committee.
The Committee Chair shall have the overall responsibility and authority to coordinate all aspects of the Committee activities.
The Committee shall contact and involve all volunteers who signed up at the Annual Meeting.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet, as necessary, to review past activities and to organize future messages.
The Committee Chairperson shall be responsible for contacting the members of the Committee regarding
rescheduled or canceled meetings. At least one member shall attend Board meetings to provide an
update to the community.
Communications
The Committee may communicate with the community via the official communication channels
approved by the Board of Directors. The Committee may not communicate with the community by
social media, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Directors.
When appropriate, the Committee may provide a quarterly Committee Activity update to Board, c/o Management, 15 days before the scheduled Board Meeting.
In the interest of ensuring strong communications between the Board of Directors and the
Committee, it is expected that the Committee Chairperson, or his or her designee, will submit a
written report of the goals and accomplishments to the Board via the management company for
the Annual Meeting.