In 2024 the Board approved the formation of a Governance Committee and over the past few months has solicited homeowners to serve on this new committee. The Board is pleased to announce that Lorri Albrecht, Jane DeVries, Jane Mack, Michael McCabe, and Doug Ruth were appointed to the committee in late March. Collectively they bring a wealth of governance expertise, talent, and a desire to keep Verandah a terrific place to live.
The Committee’s primary responsibilities include:
1. Review and Update Governing Documents – It will work with the Board and legal counsel to ensure Verandah’s Bylaws, Declarations, Covenant, Conditions & Restrictions (DCC&Rs), and policies remain current, compliant with state laws, and aligned with the community’s needs.
2. Organizational Development – It will assemble and maintain organizational governance materials. It will be a resource for the Board on HOA governance best practices, engage with other committees, and recommend VCA policies. It will also keep homeowners apprised of important governance issues.
3. Elections – It will support the work of VCA staff to conduct Board and Neighborhood Representative elections.
Verandah’s governing documents were created in 2003 and over the years have been amended as needed to address state legislative requirements and community needs. An important transition of Verandah’s governance responsibilities began in 2021 when the developer turned over many duties to a homeowner led Board of Directors. This process will be completed when the developer finishes the construction of the last new home and departs the community. In anticipation of this event, legal counsel and the committee will commence work on updating and revising our documents. Look for further updates.
