BEST PRACTICE
Executive summary of
PUBLIC
ARC has developed a range of policies that all community associations are encouraged to use as a basis for implementing policies within their communities . A summary of these follows . For a full description , please contact jeff @ hoasupport . co . za .
POLICIES
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ACCESS OF VISITORS , CONTRACTORS , GUESTS AND THE ‘ PUBLIC ’ ARC supports the right of an HOA to control access to the community whether roads are deemed to be private or public . ARC opposes access controls that conflict with the constitutional rights of citizens . ARC encourages the use of proper signage and other means to advise all visitors of their obligations while in the community .
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SECURITY PROTOCOLS , STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ARC supports the implementation of the highest possible security standards within budgetary constraints , and supports the principle that home owners living within communities are responsible for their own home security . The ARC opposes any groups challenging the rights of an HOA in regard to how the HOA applies these standards .
ARC encourages all communities and their security service providers to implement standard operating procedures and emergency procedures in the community . ARC opposes the use of security providers who are unregistered .
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FINANCIAL CONTROLS , BUDGETS AND RESERVES ARC believes it is imperative for all community associations to adopt and use a financial planning and budget process that accurately reflects projected annual operating costs and long-term capital or major expenses ( reserves ), and results in a balanced budget . ARC believes that the developer and developer-controlled board should prepare and disclose the initial budget to ensure accurate estimation of projected operating costs and reserves . ARC also supports full and open disclosure to owners , and the
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