BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTION FAQS
The Annual Board of Directors Election and Annual Meeting are being held on Saturday, May 6th. This year there are 4 seats available on the Board. The top 3 elected Candidates will receive two-year terms and the 4th ranked Candidate will receive a one-year term. This year make every vote count!
What is the function of the LLA Board?
Duties & Powers of the Board of Directors; LLA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 11: To establish policy; establish a budget and provide funding for that budget; establish yearly assessments; govern meetings; oversee staff; establish committees and appoint committee chairpersons; preside over compliance hearings and judgments; serve as the final judgment for ECC application denials.
There are limitations to the Duties & Powers of the LLA Board of Directors. Those can be referenced in the LLA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 12.
How many Directors can sit on the board at a given time?
The LLA Bylaws, in Article III, have determined the LLA board to have seven( 7) directors at a given time, however periodically the number can be increased to a number not to exceed nine( 9) or decreased to a number no less than three( 3).
What is the term length that a Board Member serves?
Each elected director will serve a two( 2) year term. However, if more than half of the seats become available, the top three elected members receive two year terms, while the rest of the elected members receive one year terms.( For example: 4 out of 7 seats are available this year. The top three‘ vote-getters’ will receive two year terms, while the 4th ranked‘ vote-getter’ will receive a 1 year term.) This process ensures that there is always a mix of incumbent Board Members and new Board Members.
No director can serve more than two( 2) consecutive terms( a maximum service time of 4 consecutive years).
Any outgoing director must wait a minimum of two( 2) years before running for re-election. This ensures there are two-year gaps in between periods of service for incumbent board members.
How can a board member be removed from office?
A director can resign from their service at any time during their term. A director must maintain‘ Member in Good Standing’ status during the election period and subsequent term of office. If a director does not maintain‘ Member in Good Standing’ status for a period of more than sixty( 60) days, they are ineligible to serve and can be removed from service.
If a member violates Article 14 of the LLA Articles of Incorporation they can be removed from service.
The board of directors as a whole can remove any existing member from the board with a majority vote of the sitting directors.
Why Should I Vote? Does It Even Matter?
Of course it matters! It is important to vote for Candidates that you feel represent your values. Each Candidate will have opinions related to the community and will want to steer the LLA in a certain direction.
It is crucial to vote. Your personal priorities and areas of interest will be reflected in future Board decisions( formally called“ Motions”). Some Candidates may believe stormwater management is a number one priority, while others may contend that Lake Restoration is a top issue. Some Candidates may desire the Incorporation of the LLA, while others are opposed. These are just a few examples. Each issue will need to be addressed in great detail and concessions will always be made. The major question is: Where can the LLA afford to make concessions? The answer is not dictated by the LLA Staff; instead it is reflected in the decisions made by the Board of Directors.
Better Your Community
There are so many vibrant committees, clubs and groups in the Lake Linganore community— so what are you waiting for? Get involved! If you are passionate about a specific interest, then pour your energy into groups that cater to your strengths and concerns.
This year’ s Election is a time to make your presence felt and your voice heard. Accomplish both by eVoting, or voting in person on May 6th. Learn about the issues facing Lake Linganore and get involved with a committee that advises the Board. Committees like Strategic Planning, Municipal Incorporation and the Finance Committee are research components of the Board of Directors. Without committees, LLA’ s capacity to grow and improve would be largely diminished.
There are so many exciting opportunities right in your own neighborhood – some residents have even joined national initiatives like Neighborhood Watch. Your community offers you the chance to lend your time, talent and energy. Lead or support one of LLA’ s blossoming committees and help make Lake Linganore a great place to raise a family.
Key Dates
March
April 5th
May 6th
Look out for“ Monday Messages” from the Candidates. This is a Q & A email series provided every Monday throughout the month of March.
Attend the“ Candidate Forum” to meet the candidates running for the Board and learn about their goals and vision for the future. The Candidate Forum will be held in the LLA Office, 6718 Coldstream Drive, at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 5th.
Attend the“ Annual Membership Meeting and BoD Election” at the Event Tent, 6719 Coldstream Drive. Further details and an Agenda will be announced.
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