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Call For Committee Volunteers
Reston Association is seeking volunteers to serve on our Covenants Committee and Cluster & Condo Advisory Committee.
Covenants Committee: A Reston Association Member, owning property and living Reston is needed to serve the remainder of a three-year term ending May 2010 on the Covenants Committee. This Committee is responsible for administering the Use of Property (maintenance) and Residential Property (use) Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.
Cluster & Condo Advisory Committee: Reston Association Members who live in or serve on a Cluster or Condominium Board are needed to serve for a three-year term on the Cluster & Condo Advisory Committee. This 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.
If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Covenants Committee or the Cluster & Condo Advisory Committee please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by August 22, 2008, by fax (703) 435-6516, email cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.
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The
Covenants Committee is appointed by RA's Board
of Directors to administer the Use/Maintenance Covenants,
i.e. those covenants that address such property-related
issues as lack of maintenance, overgrown vegetation,
refuse and debris, and operating a business out
of the home. As the community ages, the role of
the Covenants Committee becomes more and more
important.
As a member of the Committee, you would:
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Inspect properties that are the subject of use or
maintenance complaints
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Participate in monthly hearings to consider and decide
violations cases
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Develop enforcement procedures
- Determine
courses of action for persons found in violation
You
could be a real asset to this committee if you are:
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Concerned about the appearance of the community.
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Interested in upholding Reston's property values.
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Able to meet in the evening on the first Wednesday
of each month.
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Able to give 5-7 hours a month for a 3-year term.
- Skilled
in mediation and negotiation techniques.
Committee Appointments
The
Committee consists of one member from each of the four
districts in Reston, an RA Board member, and legal counsel.
Terms are staggered and extend for three years.
- North
Point
- South
Lakes
- Hunters
Woods/Dogwood
- Tall
Oaks/Lake Anne
One
member will
be appointed to the Covenants Committee for a term
of three years. This Committee administers the Use
of Property (maintenance) and Residential Property
(use) Covenants and considers and decides cases concerning
them.
Applicants
should forward a brief statement of interest and
any pertinent qualifications,
to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square,
Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Covenants Administration.
FAX: (703) 435-6516 or e-mail
Brevetta@reston.org
The
Board of Directors conducts interviews prior to appointing
Committee members and considers the following criteria:
- A concern for the community
and its members
- A willingness to commit
one's time and efforts
- Any
training, skills, or abilities that relate to the
work of the Committee
Send
us an e-mail
if you would like additional information about this
committee or other volunteer opportunities.
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