Serve on the Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors
The Desert Ridge Community Association Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2014 election for three (3) open seats on the Board of Directors. The election results will be announced during the Association’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2014. However, there are several steps and events that will take place between now and then. Here are a few key dates in 2014, to keep in mind:
• JANUARY 23 – Board Candidate interest and application forms mailed to the members.
• FEBRUARY 14 – Board Candidate application forms due back to the Desert Ridge Community Association’s office.
• FEBRUARY 26 – DRCA Board of Directors meeting Board Candidates meet and greet/Q&A at 6 p.m. at the Desert Ridge Community Associations office.
• March 13 – Board candidates meet and greet/Q & A at Markets On High Street.
• April 11 – Mail-in ballots for election of Board of Directors due from all members to the Association’s office by 5 p.m.
• April 17 – 6:00 p.m., Annual Meeting and announcement of election results will be held at the JW Marriott.
BOARD CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications established by the Desert Ridge Community Association’s (“Association”) Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Desert Ridge as recorded and amended (CC&R’s) and the Association’s Nominating Committee per Section 3.8 of the Association’s Bylaws for being nominated to serve on the Board are listed below. Please review each item closely before submitting your Candidate Form for consideration.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE:
As required per the CC&R’s, all items must be complied with through the election at the Annual Meeting:
• An entity owner of record in the Association or a representative of an entity owner of record in the Association. If you are a representative of a confirmed entity owner of record you must provide a signed, notarized letter from the owner of record, appointing you as its’ representative.
• A member in good standing, with all assessments current (no more than 30 days delinquent) and no outstanding violation of the CC&R’s.
• Not have member rights suspended by the Board of Directors for any violations of the Association’s governing documents.
• Not be involved in current litigation regarding compliance or dispute with Association’s governing documents.
• Commit to attend regularly scheduled board meetings (at least once a month), as well as the additional time that may be required in order to participate at the committee level.
Additional Qualifications Established by the Association’s Nominating Committee:
• Must attend at least one of the two scheduled Board Candidates Meet & Greet meetings.
• Must attend the Annual Meeting – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014.
• Must attend the Organizational Meeting scheduled within 5 business days following the Annual Meeting.
• Must attend Board Member training, scheduled within 10 business days following the Annual Meeting.
• Attendance at a Board of Directors Meeting, prior to the election, is strongly suggested. Board meetings are the 4th Wednesday of each month (except April and December) at the Desert Ridge Community Association office starting at 6 p.m.
Please contact Terrance Smith, Community General Manager, at the Desert Ridge Community Association office at 480-551-4550 or by email to terrance.smith@fsresidential.com for more information.
Thank you for your valued interest and participation in our community!
