Board Of Directors
INDUSTRY JOURNAL Vol . 8
The Residential Communities
Council ( RCC )
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Board Of Directors
Why do housing developments , like estates , need a council to represent them at government level ? We have ARC . They advocate for the industry , they educate and provide information , they create networking opportunities and offer standards and accreditations that are in the best interest of the industry
So , what ignited the formation of the RCC back in 2015 ?
One could say a tsunami of homeowner conflict triggered the formation of CSOS and a wave of new regulations needed to be included in the procedures that govern estates .
It became more apparent that HOAs would not only have to offer safe living , but secure and manage utilities , refuse removal and other basic needs . The size and volume of homes within new mega estates , that were on the rise at that time , shifted what was individual gated communities into suburbs and mixed-use precincts – and it is in this rapid development that the need for a unified council was identified .
Having representation in local government can help communities navigate the complex policy and regulatory landscape , address community concerns , access resources , and build relationships with key stakeholders .
Although the council membership strategy is to have a large base , the most important factor in ensuring fair representation of an industry is not the percentage of membership , but rather the diversity and inclusivity of the council ’ s membership , as well as its commitment to transparent and inclusive decision-making processes .
ABREVIATIONS RCI ( Residential Community Industry encompassing ALL types of gated community schemes ) RCC ( Residential Community Council ) RWC ( Regional Working Committee )
Set out below are the vision and objectives of the RCC .
Vision
The RCC will formulate , deliberate and express the united voice and be the representative body of the Residential Community Industry
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