The Sheridan Parc Association Board of Directors governs the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long term priorities for the maintenance of our shared property. Additionally, the Board oversees the President, who is responsible for day-to-day operations of the organization. Together the members of the Board contribute the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long term organizational stability, and ensure year-to-year operational excellence required for the fulfillment of the association’s mission.
The Board of Directors has up to three voting members. Terms are for two years.
Board Member fiduciary responsibilities include: care, loyalty, and acting within the scope of their authority while managing organizational capital and ensuring appropriate filings with federal, state, and local authorities consistent with the organization’s status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Attendance at regular board meetings (average 4 per year), as well as teleconference meetings and active electronic conversations as part of Board committees. In some years the Board has held additional meetings. The attendance policy allows for removal if three consecutive meetings are missed without notice.
To Declare Candidacy
Board positions require a time and energy commitment that should not be underestimated. Candidates are urged to consider personal priorities for the next year as well as the ways to contribute to the development of the organization.
Resources available to prospective members:
- Sheridan Parc Owners Association Governing Documents
- Texas Open Meeting Act Training @ https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government/open-meetings-act-training
- Robert’s Rules of Order https://www.boardeffect.com/blog/roberts-rules-of-order-cheat-sheet/
- Texas Property Owners’ Association Legal Research Guide @https://guides.sll.texas.gov/property-owners-associations
To apply:
- Submit the Board Application and your résumé to Secretary C. Memfis Maydun PLEASE WRITE, “NEW BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION” in the subject line of your email.
- Copies of the one-page application will be distributed to those selecting members and will aid in understanding how you would like to contribute to the organization’s work.
Time and Financial Considerations
Meetings:
- Board Meetings – Quarterly
- Committee Work – monthly
- Annual Meeting
- Annual Events – board participation needed/required
Legal Consideration
- State law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a felony in the last 20 years from serving on the Board of Directors. If it is discovered at any time that a Board member has a felony record, they will be immediately removed.
- Board Members hold fiduciary responsibilities and failing to perform them can lead to civil and criminal penalties.
- You may be required to complete and pass a background check before you begin to serve.