Open Space Committee Principles
Homeowners deserve:
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Responsive and timely answers to all inquiries.
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Honest, fair and respectful treatment by committee members.
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Regular, open and well-publicized meetings.
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An impartial and transparent decision making process for the submission of recommendations to the board.
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Communications from time-to-time on the committee’s activates.
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The ability to provide proposals for consideration by the committee.
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A forum that allows for comment regarding any proposal impacting the community.
Homeowners have the responsibility to:
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Provide adequate information on their proposals in order for the committee to make informed decisions.
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Take into account their neighbors opinions on any proposals they submit for consideration by the committee.
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Read the commitee charter and other governing documents of the association.
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Treat committee members with honesty and respect.
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Attend meetings in which their proposals are being addressed.
Committee members should:
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Strive at all times to serve the best interests of the community as a whole regardless of personal interests.
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Use sound judgement to make the best possible business decision for the community, taking into consideration all available information, circumstances and resources.
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Act within the boundaries of their authority as defined by the charter, the governing documents, and other federal, state and county regulations that may apply.
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Accept and uphold all recommendations of the committee that were duly adopted—even if the member held a contrary view.
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Perform their duties without bias for or against any sub-community, group of residents or individual.
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Not misrepresent known facts in any issue impacting matters before the committee.
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Disclose personal or professional relationships with any company or individual whose performance is subject to oversight by the committee.