Governance Committee (new page)

Purpose: 

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (Association) Governance Committee assists the Board of Directors (Board) in fulfilling its responsibilities related to governance, organizational effectiveness, and accountability.  The Committee strives to 1) provide a clear, stable framework for decision-making and operations to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability and consistency and 2) ensure updates to the Association’s governing documents.

Background:

The Governance Committee was formed in 2025 to further the Board's own operational capacity.  The Governance Committee is responsible for:

• Creating, reviewing and updating  the following organizational documents:
  • Articles of Incorporation,
  • Bylaws,
  • Policies
  • Procedures, and
  • Official Record Book
    
    
• Board Development
  • Review, update, and maintain the Board of Director Handbook
  • Create and implement orientation programs for new Board members.
  • Organize ongoing training and development opportunities for all Board members.
  • Conduct annual self-assessments of the Board and the Committees.

Contact the Committee Chair:  vicepresident@sandiahomeowners.org

Bylaws Authorizing this Committee

     None

Charter

    Governance Committee Charter

Committee Policies, Procedures, and Internal Working Documents

1. None other than Charter.

Links to other Committee-Owned Pages

1. Articles of Incorporation
2. Bylaws
3. Board of Directors Meeting Procedures
4. Community Documents
5. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (primary owner is Covenant Support Committee)
6. Request to Speak at Board of Directors Meeting
7. SHHA Rules and Regulations for the Association
8. SHHA Code of Conduct for Board Members
9. SHHA Code of Conduct for Residents