September 2016
Help Build the Board on the KICA Nominating Committee
KICA is looking for a small group of members to serve on the Nominating Committee , to help build and maintain a board that has the skill and diversity to provide effective governance for the community .
In a few short months , the community will need to replace two of the seven-member board when their terms end . It is important to have a board whose overall make up provides necessary skills and experiences , with varied perspectives to provide KICA with highly-functioning governance . KICA spends nearly $ 15 million annually to provide security , maintain infrastructure such as roads , bridges and landscaping , and provide amenities . KICA needs effective governance to maintain investment values and ensure all members continue to enjoy this beautiful location .
With about 8,000 individual members , the board must work to ensure KICA works in the interests of everyone . Having skilled directors representing the spectrum of property owners ( houses and condos ; residents and non-residents ; club members and non-club members ) will ensure the various perspectives are appropriately considered as KICA executes its responsibilities .
The nominating committee will have two main tasks :
Solicit candidates : It is not easy to build and maintain a board whose directors have the skills and range of backgrounds required to provide effective governance for a community like Kiawah . This committee will work to identify qualified candidates who will consider running for a board seat .
The committee will work with the board and COO to develop a list of the most important qualifications and characteristics needed for the incoming class . For example , if a retiring board members have unique skills that are needed ( i . e . finance , legal , engineering , etc .) or if a segment such as full-time residents or
The new menu board signs are up around the island and they are a sight to behold ! The new signs provide major improvements in readability and aesthetics .
Installation of the new signage will be completed in phases over the course of several years . To-date , all menu boards throughout the island , as well as street and regulatory ( stop , speed , etc .) signs along the Kiawah Island Parkway have been installed .
Remaining installations for 2016 include select beach boardwalk signs as well as district ( i . e . neighborhood ) ID signs for West Beach , East Beach and Vanderhorst .
The signage is the result of an extensive review and replacement project that began in 2013 . The new designs help to further revitalize the island ' s aging infrastructure , while also improving wayfinding capabilities and decreasing ongoing maintenance costs . club members are over ( or under ) represented , the committee will seek candidates with these skills and characteristics , to build an appropriately talented and diverse board .
Interview and recommend candidates to the KICA membership : The committee will meet with potential candidates and explore their skills , experiences and qualifications for the board . It will also develop a sense of whether candidates have the best interpersonal skills to work in the board setting . Individual perspectives are critical for a strong board , yet to be effective , the directors must be able to disagree without being disagreeable . The committee will provide its recommendation for candidates it considers the best potential members .
Potentially , more candidates will run than there are seats available . In that case , the committee may provide recommendations for all or only some of the candidates .
All members may file to run for the board , with or without speaking to the committee , and all candidates will be afforded similar exposure to the community in the Kiawah Island Digest and any public forums scheduled . The committee will not express opinions on candidates who choose to run independently . However , we hope all candidates will participate in the process , which will help provide important feedback for candidates and uniform information for members to make their voting decisions .
Committee work for the 2017 election will commence this fall and conclude before the end of the year . Times and dates of meetings will be determined once the committee is established .
If you are interested in serving on the nominating committee , please contact Holly Newman at holly . newman @ kica . us or 843-768-9194 .
Island Signage : New Menu Board Signs Installed
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