Heritage Hills Neighborhood
Board of Directors Official Statement of Work and Expectations
The Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of 5 members/officers, elected from and by the shareholders. They are elected for a 2-year term, with 3 officers elected one year, and 2 the next. Officers can run for re-election after their term expires. Any resident can get on the ballot to be elected to the Board, normally in September. Duties include meeting together usually once per month for 1-2 hours, with a quorum of 3 members required for each meeting and to pass initiatives. Responsibilities may also require perhaps 1 – 3 hours of outside work per month. Members are expected to actively engage in / drive the Board’s charter, which includes:
Board Member Roles:
Roles are picked annually by the Board members as a group, depending on member’s individual experience, skills and interest.
The roles are:
President:
Oversee overall HOA activities, ensures compliance with laws, helps prioritize and organize action on community initiatives. Responsibilities include being the main point of contact for external vendors and contractors from a board perspective, assigning committees, signing documents, mediating conflicts within the community and board, participating in community.
As backup to Treasurer, authorized to sign checks as requested by Bookkeeper
Vice President:
Backup to President, plus identify opportunities for neighborhood and process improvement to better meet the Board’s charter, and document it for the current and future Boards
Supplement the Property Manager to help drive, document and communicate the twice-yearly neighborhood CC&R inspection and follow-up inspections
Treasurer:
Authorized to sign checks and authorize savings account deposits and withdrawals, as requested by Bookkeeper, with backup by President when not available. The treasurer conducts deep review of budgets, dues, reviews financial statements, approves expenses and works closely with the financial manager (bookkeeper and/or accountant).
Review monthly list of checks written and activity in savings accounts (dues, expenses, etc), the financials in general, and pursue any open issues. Ensure invoices are approved and paid when due (taxes, utilities, vendors, contractors, etc.)
Ensure tax documents are current for the Association and employees/contractors.
Secretary:
Take the minutes at monthly Board meetings, including identifying action items, their owners, and their schedules, publish the document on the HH web site, and ensure follow-up of status of all action items at subsequent meetings.
Manage and store all HOA documents (insurance, contracts, web site, etc)
Schedule Board meetings and reminders
Member At Large:
Supplement the Property Manager and Board as a focal point for residents’ questions, complaints or issues that they want brought to the Board’s attention. They should endeavor to represent the interests of all homeowners.
Participate in/lead Board activities as needed
Ensures strong 2-way communications with residents
This is subject to change and unforeseen tasks and responsibilities might arise.
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