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Article V

Committees

A. Decisions and policies of the Board of Directors shall be carried out by four Standing Committees consisting of a minimum of three members each and shall include an Administrative Committee, an Architectural Control Committee, a Finance Committee, and an Operations Committee. At least one Director shall serve on each Standing Committee.

B. The Board of Directors may establish other Special Committees from time to time, as deemed necessary to perform such duties or functions as the Board may prescribe.

C. Members of the Committees shall be appointed by the President, with the Committee Chairman to be a Director. Insofar as possible, the members of the Committees shall be selected from the Board of Directors, in accordance with their individual abilities and personal preferences, but if there are insufficient Directors available to adequately staff the Committees, appointments may be made from the general membership. In all cases a member of the Board of Directors shall be placed in charge of each Committee.

D. The duties and responsibilities of the Standing Committees shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Administrative Committee

a. As directed by the Board, oversee all general office functions of the Corporation, other than financial.

b. Establish a Nominations Sub-committee and oversee elections at the Annual Membership Meeting.

c. Coordinate all matters pertaining to keeping the membership informed, including newsletter, website, etc.

2. Architectural Control Committee

a. As directed by the Board, provide guidelines and review and approve plans for all construction in the Subdivision to assure conformance to Subdivision Restrictions and proper building standards.

b. Assure adherence to established restrictions with respect to proper use and upkeep of Subdivision properties, reporting to the Board any violation of the recorded restrictions for the subdivision together with its recommendations.

c. Present plans to the Board for beautification projects.

d. Keep up to date on local building code and permit requirements and advise lot owners in this regard. This information can be incorporated into the newsletter.

3. Finance Committee

a. At least once each calendar year, conduct an audit of the corporate finances, reporting conclusions to the Board.

b. As directed by the Board, and in conjunction with the Treasurer, arrange for an annual audit, tax return, 1099's, etc. Assure completion of all required financial reports to the State of Texas and to the Federal Government.

c. With the Treasurer, develop a financial plan for the Corporation.

d. Work with all committees to develop and implement the annual budget.

e. Assist the Treasurer in assuring an accurate and comprehensive system of recording and maintaining a record of all dues received.

f. Work with the Treasurer and the Secretary in sending out the annual dues notices to all members, as well as helping receive, record and deposit said dues.

4. Operations Committee

a. Oversee the maintenance and operation of the pool, parks, private roads and common areas of the Corporation.

b. Advise the Board as to maintenance requirements and costs.

c. Define duties of, select, and supervise the work of the Caretaker.

d. Obtain bids, purchase supplies and equipment, and arrange maintenance and repair work as authorized by the Board of Directors; supervise work performed and assure conformance to specifications.

e. Procure and coordinate voluntary assistance for maintenance and construction work.

f. Deal with County Commissioners regarding the maintenance of County Roads within the Subdivision and with any other County Officials and matters pertaining to their jurisdiction.

g. Develop plans for future improvements to the park, with cost projections, for presentation to the Board.

E. Where there is any overlapping of functions of the committees, the chairmen of those committees are responsible for insuring proper coordination.

F. In addition to the above duties, the Standing Committees shall carry out other related functions as instructed by the Board of Directors, and will review and recommend changes in the Subdivision restrictions and regulations within their areas of responsibility, subject to approval of the Board of Directors, members, or lot owners as required.

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