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Advisory Committees
Section IX.2 of the Association’s Amended
Bylaws for Reston grants the Board
of Directors the right to establish, by resolution, Advisory
Committees, comprised of Reston Association Members
to give advice on Association matters and to perform
such duties as may be requested by the Board of
Directors. Advisory Committees exist for
a term of one year from the Annual or Initial Meeting
of the Board of Directors and may be renewed at
the discretion of the Board of Directors.
The Board currently has seven
such committees:
Each May Board Directors
are appointed by the President to serve as non-voting “Liaisons”,
for a year, on one or more of these Advisory Committees.
If you are interested in serving
one of these Advisory Committees please complete
a Committee
Volunteer Application
Description:
The Cluster & Condo
Advisory Committee assists the Board of Directors
by: 1) serving as information resource to Reston
Cluster and Condominium Associations; and 2) fostering
communications between the Association and residential
property owners on such issues including but not
limited to property management, maintenance, and
revitalization.
Responsibilities:
i. Facilitate the collection
and exchange of information among Reston Cluster
and Condominium Associations regarding issues
of mutual concern.
ii. Develop methods to promote the benefits of
residential property maintenance and renewal.
iii. Establish an annual agenda for and host
educational workshops and events, including an
EXPO showcasing area community management, maintenance,
landscape, paving, roofing, banking, legal, and
waste removal/recycling companies and contractors.
iv. Conduct an annual Cluster and Condominium
survey to update officer and contact information
as well as collect data on Cluster and Condominium
governance, assessment, legal, and property maintenance
issues.
v. Assist in developing and updating a Cluster
and Condominium Directory.
vi. Assist in coordinating pertinent communication
and outreach materials for distribution to Reston
Cluster and Condominium Associations including,
direct mail postcards, quarterly paper and electronic
newsletters, and legislative/issue alert bulletins.
Committee
Composition: Up to fifteen
Reston Association Members, a non-voting Liaison
from the Board of Directors, and one or more
Staff Liaisons.
Meetings: The Cluster & Condo Advisory Committee
generally meets the second Wednesday of the month
at 7:00 pm.
Committee
Work Plan
Committee
Minutes
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Description:
The Environmental
Advisory Committee advises the Board on the ecologically
sound management of the Association’s environmental
resources, including its waters, natural areas and
wildlife.
Responsibilities:
i. Investigate
initiatives, issues and concerns related to the
Association’s
environmental resources.
ii. Develop and evaluate management strategies for
the protection, enhancement, and use of environmental
resources, and recommend modifications to the Board
of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
as necessary and appropriate.
iii. Work to develop initiatives to optimize Members’ appreciation
of and participation in managing and enhancing the
Association’s natural areas and increase
Member understanding of and response to environmental
concerns.
Committee
Composition: Up to fifteen Reston Association
Members, a non-voting Liaison from the Board of Directors,
and one or more Staff Liaisons.
Meetings:
The Environmental Advisory Committee generally meets
the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Committee
Work Plan
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Description:
The Parks & Planning
Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on
the sound management and development of: a) facilities
and amenities constructed on Association Common Areas;
and b) Association sponsored recreation/leisure activities.
Responsibilities:
i. Monitors the implementation
of the Association’s
multi-year Year Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan, as amended from time to time.
ii. Reviews and evaluates Common Area facility maintenance
standards and the desirability of adding/converting/modifying
or eliminating facilities.
iii. Reviews and evaluates Common Area facility usage
patterns.
iv. Identifies opportunities for funding partnerships/ventures
for Common Area facility improvements and programs.
v. Reviews and evaluates programs and recommends
new programs.
vi. In coordination with the Association’s
Department of Parks & Recreation, explores initiatives
and designs new programs and services that will optimize
Members’ use of Common Area facilities and
resources.
vii. Encourages citizen participation in parks and
recreation planning activities.
Committee
Composition: Up to fifteen Reston
Association Members, a non-voting Liaison from the
Board of Directors, and one or more Staff Liaisons.
Meetings: The Parks & Planning Advisory Committee
generally meets the third Monday of the month at
7:00 pm.
Committee
Work Plan
Committee
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Description:
The Pedestrian & Bicycling
Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on
the sound development, management, and safe use of Reston’s
pedestrian and bicycle systems as they relate to infrastructure
improvements, accessibility, and promoting the benefits
of these systems.
The
Pedestrian and Bicycling Advisory Committee publishes
their recommendations in a report, Reston on Foot. To
view the report click here: Reston
On Foot report - May 2007
Responsibilities:
i. In
coordination with private and public entities,
governmental agencies, and citizens, evaluate and
provide recommendations regarding necessary improvements
to, changes to, or funding for Reston’s pedestrian
and bicycle systems/facilities.
ii. Assist in developing priorities for funding improvements
of such systems.
iii. Encourage utilization of pedestrian and bicycle
systems for transportation and recreation.
iv. Evaluate safety concerns and develop recommendations
for implementation and public education.
Committee
Composition:
Up to fifteen Reston
Association Members, a non-voting Liaison from the
Board of Directors, and one or more Staff Liaisons.
Meetings: The Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory
Committee generally meets the first Tuesday of the
month at 7:00 pm.
Committee Work Plan
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Description:
This Seniors Advisory Committee
advises the Board on how to enhance the general welfare
and well-being of the Association’s Senior Adults
(55 and over) through the promotion and support of
Association programs and leisure services.
Responsibilities:
i. Advocates
on behalf of and for the Association’s
Senior Adults and encourages them to participate
in community meetings, public hearings, and other
events.
ii. Coordinates with area recreation providers and
organizations, and encourages information exchange.
iii. Reviews and evaluates the Association’s
Senior programs, activities, facilities, services,
and needs recommending modifications to the Board
of Directors and the CEO, as necessary and appropriate.
Committee
Composition:
Up to fifteen Reston Association Members, a non-voting
Liaison from the Board of Directors, and one or more
Staff Liaisons.
Meetings:
The Seniors Advisory Committee generally meets the
second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm.
Committee Work Plan
Committee
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Description:
The Tennis Advisory Committee advises
the Board of Directors on the sound management and
development of the Association’s tennis programs
and facilities.
Responsibilities:
i. Reviews and evaluates
the Association’s tennis
facility maintenance standards.
ii. Reviews and evaluates the Association’s
tennis facility usage patterns and program needs
recommending modifications to the Board of Directors
and the CEO, as necessary and appropriate.
iii. Identifies opportunities for funding partnerships/ventures
for programming, as well as facility construction and
maintenance.
Committee
Composition:
Up to fifteen Reston Association Members, a non-voting
Liaison from the Board of Directors, and one or more
Staff Liaisons.
Meetings:
The Tennis Advisory Committee generally meets the second
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Committee
Work Plan
Committee Minutes
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Description:
The Transportation Advisory Committee
advises the Board of Directors on transportation issues
as they relate to promoting the peace, health, comfort,
safety and general welfare of the Association’s
Members and protecting the value of all property subject
to the Amended Reston Deed.
Responsibilities:
As modifications are made to transportation
systems serving Reston (rail, air, highway pedestrian,
bicycle traffic) by the federal, state, and/or county
governments to meet both current and prospective
user demand it will be the responsibility of the committee
to:
i. Keep abreast of actions
to be taken or proposed to be taken by all groups
overseeing transportation projects (such as LINK,
Virginia Department of Transportation, Fairfax
County, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,
etc.) and their respective roles, responsibilities,
committees, hearing and actions with regard to
these projects in Reston for the purpose of identifying
potential impact(s) to the Association’s
Members and the Reston community; and
ii. Make recommendations to the Board as to what actions,
if any, the Association should take with regard to
transportation issues and/or projects in the Reston
Community.
Committee
Composition:
Up to fifteen Reston Association Members, a non-voting
Liaison from the Board of Directors, and one or more
Staff Liaisons.
Meetings:
The Transportation Advisory Committee generally meets
the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Committee
Work Plan
Committee Minutes
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