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In the case of a special meeting or when required by statute or these By-Laws, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. No business shall be transacted at a special meeting except as stated in the notice.
If mailed, the notice of a meeting shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the Voting Member at his address as it appears on the records of the Association, with postage thereon prepaid.
(a) when seventy-five (75%) percent of the maximum number of Units permitted by the local zoning ordinances for the property described on Exhibits "A" and "B" of the Declaration have certificates of occupancy issued thereon and have been conveyed to Persons other than the Declarant or builders holding title solely for purposes of development and sale:
(b) December 31, 2014: or
(c) when, in its discretion, the Class "B" Member so determines.
So long as the Class "B" membership exists, the Class "B" Member shall have a right to disapprove actions of the Board and any committee, as is more fully provided in this Section. The right shall be exercisable only by the Class "B" Member, its successors, and assigns who specifically take this power in a recorded instrument. The right to disapprove shall be as follows:
No action authorized by the Board of Directors or any committee shall become effective, nor shall any action, policy, or program be implemented until and unless:
(a) The Class "B" Member shall have been given written notice of all meetings and proposed actions approved at meetings of the Board or any committee thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery at the address it has registered with the Secretary of the Association, as it may change from time to time, which notice complies as to the Board of Directors meetings with Article III, Sections 8, 9, and 10, of these By-Laws and which notice shall, except in the case of the regular meetings held pursuant to the By-Laws, set forth in reasonable particularity the agenda to be followed at said meetings and
(b) The Class "B" Member shall be given the opportunity at any such meeting to join in or to have its representatives or agents join in discussion from the floor of any prospective action, policy, or program to be implemented by the Board, any committee thereof, or the Association. The Class "B" Member, its representatives or agents shall make its concerns, thoughts, and suggestions known to the members of the subject committee and/or the Board. The Class "B" Member shall have and is hereby granted a right to disapprove any such action, policy, or program authorized by the Board of Directors or any committee thereof and to be taken by the Board, such committee, the Association, or any individual member of the Association, if Board, committee, or Association approval is necessary for such action. This right may be exercised by the Class "B" Member, its representatives, or agents at any time within ten (10) days following the meeting held pursuant to the terms and provisions hereof. This right to disapprove may be used to block proposed actions but shall not extend to the requiring of any action or counteraction on behalf of any committee, or the Board or the Association. The Class "B" Member shall not use its right to disapprove to reduce the level of services which the Association is obligated to provide or to prevent capital repairs or any expenditure required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
(a) Within thirty (30) days after the time Class "A" Members, other than the Declarant or a builder holding title solely for purposes of development and sale, own twenty-five (25%) percent of the maximum number of Units permitted by the local zoning ordinances for the property described in Exhibits "A" and "B" or whenever the Class "B" Member earlier determines, the Association shall call a special meeting at which Voting Members representing the Class "A" Members shall elect one (1) of the three (3) directors, who shall be an at-large director. The remaining two (2) directors shall be appointees of the Class "B" Member. The director elected by the Voting Members shall not be subject to removal by the Class "B" Member acting alone and shall be elected for a term of two (2) years or until-the happening of the event described in subsubsection (b) below, whichever is shorter. If such director's term expires prior to the happening of the event described in subsubsection (b) below, a successor shall be elected for a like term.
(b) Within thirty (30) days after the time Class "A" Members, other than the Declarant or a builder holding title solely for purposes of development and sale, own fifty (5O%)percent of the maximum number of Units permitted by the local zoning ordinances for the property described in Exhibits "A" and "B", or whenever the Class "B" Member earlier determines, the Board shall be increased to five (5) directors. The Association shall call a Special meeting at which Voting Members representing the Class "A" Member shall elect two (2) of the five (5) directors, who shall serve as at-large directors. The remaining three (3) directors shall be appointees of the Class "B" Member. The directors elected by the Voting Members shall not be subject to removal by the Class "B" Member acting alone and shall be elected for a term of two (2) years or until the happening of the event described in subsubsection (c) below, whichever is shorter. If such directors' terms expire prior to the happening of the event described in subsubsection (c) below, successors shall be elected for a like term.
(c) Within thirty (30) days after termination of the Class "B" Control Period, the Association shall call a special meeting at which Voting Members representing the Class "A" Members shall elect three (3) of the five (5) directors; who shall serve as at-large directors. The remaining two (2) directors shall be appointees of the Class "B" Member. The directors elected by the Voting Members shall not be subject to removal by the Class "B" Member acting alone and shall serve until the first annual meeting following the termination of the Class "B" Control Period. If such annual meeting occurs within thirty (30) days after termination of the Class "B" Control Period, this subsubsection shall not apply and directors shall be elected in accordance with subsubsection (d) below.
(d) At the first annual meeting of the Association after the termination of the Class "B" Control Period, the director shall be selected as follows: Five (5) directors shall be elected by the Voting Members representing the Class "A" Members, with an equal number of directors elected from each Voting Group and any remaining directorships filled at large by the vote of all such Voting Members. Three (3) directors shall be elected for a term of two (2) years and two (2) directors shall be elected for a term of one (1) year. At the expiration of the initial term of Office of each member of the Board of Directors and at each annual meeting thereafter, a successor shall be elected to seat for a term of two (2) years.
Each Voting Member shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote with respect to each vacancy to be filled from each slate on which such Voting Member is entitled to vote. There shall be no cumulative voting. The candidate(s) receiving the most votes shall be elected. The directors elected by the Voting Members shall hold office until their respective successors have been elected by the Association. Directors may be elected to serve any number of consecutive terms.
Any director elected by the Voting Members who has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences from Board meetings or who is delinquent in the payment of any assessment or other charge due the Association for more than thirty (30) days may be removed by a Majority of the directors present at a regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present, and a successor may be appointed by the Board to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. In the event of the death, disability, or resignation of a director, a vacancy may be declared by the Board, and it may appoint a successor. Any director appointed by the Board shall be selected from the Voting Group represented by the director who vacated the position and shall serve for the remainder of the term of such director.
The Board of Directors shall delegate to one of its members the authority to act on behalf of the Board of Directors on all matters relating to the duties of the managing agent or manager, if any, which might arise between meetings of the Board of Directors.
In addition to the duties imposed by these By-Laws or by any resolution of the Association that may hereafter be adopted, the Board of Directors shall have the power to establish policies relating to, and shall be responsible for performing or causing to be performed, the following, in way of explanation, but not limitation:
(a) preparation and adoption, in accordance with Article X of the Declaration, of annual budgets in which there shall be established the contribution of each Owner to the Common Expenses and Neighborhood Expenses;
(b) making assessments to defray the Common Expenses and Neighborhood Expenses, establishing the means and methods of collecting such assessments, and establishing the period of the installment payments of the annual assessment: provided, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, the annual assessment for each Unit's proportionate share of the Common Expenses shall be payable in equal monthly installments, each such installment to be due and payable in advance on the first day of each month for said month;
(c) providing for the operation, care, upkeep, and maintenance of all of the Area of Common Responsibility;
(d) designating, hiring, and dismissing the personnel necessary for the operation of the Association and the maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of its property and the Area of Common Responsibility and, where appropriate, providing for the compensation of such personnel and for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials to be used by such personnel in the performance of their duties;
(e) collecting the assessments, depositing the proceeds thereof in a bank depository which it shall approve, and using the proceeds to operate the Association; provided, any reserve fund may be deposited, in the directors' best business judgment, depositories other than banks:
(f) making and amending rules and regulations;
(g) opening of bank accounts on behalf of the Association and designating the signatories required;
(h) making or contracting for the making of repairs, additions, and improvements to or alterations of the Common Area in accordance with the other provisions of the Declaration and these By-Laws after damage or destruction by fire or other casualty;
(i) enforcing by legal means the provisions of the Declaration, these By-Laws, and the rules and regulations adopted by it and bringing any proceedings which may be instituted on behalf of or against the Owners concerning the Association;
(j) obtaining and carrying insurance against casualties and liabilities, as provided in the Declaration, and paying the premium cost thereof;
(k) paying the cost of all services rendered to the Association or its Members and not chargeable directly to specific Owners;
(l) keeping books with detailed accounts of the receipts and expenditures affecting the Association and its administration, specifying the maintenance and repair expenses and any other expenses incurred;
(m) making available to any prospective purchaser of a Unit, any owner of a Unit, any first Mortgagee, and the holders, insurers, and guarantors of a first Mortgage on any Unit, current copies of the Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws, rules governing the Unit and all other books, records, and financial statements of the Association; and
(n) permitting (i) utility suppliers and (ii) suppliers of other services such as cable television and security monitoring systems which have a contract with the Declarant or the Association to use portions of the Common Area reasonably necessary to the ongoing development or operation of the Properties.
(a) accrual accounting, as defined by generally accepted accounting principles, shall be employed:
(b) accounting and controls should conform to generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) cash accounts of the Association shall not be co-mingled with any other accounts;
(d) no remuneration shall be accepted by the managing agent from vendors, independent contractors, or others providing goods or services to the Association, whether in the form of commissions, finder's fees, service fees, prizes, gifts, or otherwise; any thing of value received shall benefit the Association.
(e) any financial or other interest which the managing agent may have in any firm providing goods or services to the Association shall be disclosed promptly to the Board of Directors.
(f) commencing at the end of the month in which the first Unit is sold and closed, financial reports shall be prepared for the Association at least quarterly containing: (i) an income statement reflecting all income and expense activity for the preceding period on an accrual basis, (ii) a statement reflecting all cash receipts and disbursements for the preceding period; (iii) a variance report reflecting the status of all accounts in an "actual" versus "approved" budget format, (iv) a balance sheet as of the last day of the preceding period; and (v) a delinquency report listing all Owners who are delinquent in paying any assessments at the time of the report and describing the status of any action to collect such assessments which remain delinquent (Any assessment or installment thereof shall be considered to be delinquent on the fifteenth (15th) day following the due date unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors); and
(g) an annual report consisting of at least the following shall be distributed to all Members within one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of the fiscal year: (1) a balance sheet: (2) an operating (income) statement: and (3) a statement of changes in financial position for the fiscal year. The annual report referred to above shall be prepared on an audited or reviewed basis, as determined by the Board, by an independent public accountant: provided, upon written request of any holder, guarantor or insurer of any first Mortgage on a Unit, the Association shall provide an audited financial statement. During the Class "B" Control Period, the annual report shall include certified financial statements.
(a) Notice. Prior to imposition of any sanction hereunder, the Board or its delegate shall serve the alleged violator with written notice describing (i) the nature of the alleged violation, (ii) the proposed sanction to be imposed, (iii) a period of not less than ten (10) days within which the alleged violator may present a written request to the Covenants Committee, if any, or Board of Directors for a hearing; and (iv) a statement that the proposed sanction shall be imposed as contained in the notice unless a challenge is begun within ten (10) days of the notice. If a timely challenge is not made, the sanction stated in the notice shall be imposed.
(b) Hearing. If a hearing is requested within the allotted ten (10) day period, the hearing shall be held in executive session affording the alleged violator a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Prior to the effectiveness of any sanction hereunder, proof of proper notice shall be placed in the minutes of the meeting. Such proof shall be deemed adequate if a copy of the notice, together with a statement of the date and manner of delivery is entered by the officer, Director, or agent who delivered such notice. The notice requirement shall be deemed satisfied if the alleged violator appears at the meeting. The minutes of the meeting shall contain a written statement of the results of the hearing and the sanction, if any, imposed. The Board of Directors or the Covenants Committee may, but shall not be obligated to, suspend any proposed sanction if the violation is cured within the ten (10) day period. Such suspension shall not constitute a waiver of the right to sanction future violations of the same or other provisions and rules by any Person.
(c) Appeal. Following a hearing before the Covenants Committee, the violator shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Directors. To perfect this right, a written notice of appeal must be received by the manager, President, or Secretary of the Association within thirty (30) days after the hearing date.
(d) Additional Enforcement Rights. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, the Association, acting through the Board of Directors, may elect to enforce any provision of the Declaration, these By-Laws, or the rules and regulations of the Association by self-help (specifically including, but not limited to, the towing of vehicles that are in violation of parking rules and regulations) or by suit at law or in equity to enjoin any violation or to recover monetary damages or both without the necessity of compliance with the procedure set forth above. In any such action, to the maximum extent permissible, the Owner or occupant responsible for the violation of which abatement is sought shall pay all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees actually incurred.
The members of each Neighborhood Committee shall be elected by the vote of Owners of Units within that Neighborhood at an annual meeting of such Owners. The first annual meeting shall be called within sixty (60) days after conveyance of fifty-one (51%) percent of the Units in the Neighborhood to persons other than a builder or developer. The Owners of Units within the Neighborhood holding at least one-third (l/3) of the total votes of Units in the Neighborhood, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Neighborhood. The Owners of Units within a Neighborhood shall have the number of votes assigned to their Units in the Declaration. Committee members shall be elected for a term of one (1) year or until their successors are elected. Any director elected to the Board of Directors from a Neighborhood shall be an ex officio member of the Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the. Neighborhood Committee to determine the nature and extent of services, if any, to be provided to the Neighborhood by the Association in addition to those provided to all Members of the Association in accordance with the Declaration. A Neighborhood Committee may advise the Board on any other issue, but shall not have the authority to bind the Board of Directors.
In the conduct of its duties and responsibilities, each Neighborhood Committee shall abide by the procedures and requirements applicable to the Board of Directors set forth in Article III, Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, of these By-Laws; provided, however, the term "Voting Member" shall refer to the Owners of Units within the Neighborhood, the term "Board of Directors" shall refer to the Neighborhood Committee, the term "Directors" shall refer to the members of the Neighborhood Committee and the term "President" shall refer to the chairperson of the Neighborhood Committee. Each Neighborhood Committee shall elect a chairman from among its members who shall preside at its meetings and who shall be responsible for transmitting any and all communications to the Board of Directors and shall be the Voting Member from that Neighborhood.
(a) Inspection by Members and Mortgagees. The Declaration, By-Laws , and Articles of Incorporation, any amendments to the foregoing, the rules and regulations of the Association, the membership register, books of account, and the minutes of meetings of the Members, the Board, and committees shall be made available for inspection and copying by any holder, insurer or guarantor of a first Mortgage on a Unit, Member of the Association, or by the duly appointed representative of any of the foregoing at any reasonable time and for a purpose reasonably related to his or her interest in the Unit at the office of the Association or at such other place within the Properties as the Board shall prescribe.
(b) Rules for Inspection. The Board shall establish reasonable rules with respect to:
(i) notice to be given to the custodian of the records;
(ii) hours and days of the week when such an inspection may be made; and
(iii) payment of the cost of reproducing copies of documents requested.
(c) Inspection by Directors. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect all books, records, and documents of the Association and the physical properties owned or controlled by the Association. The right of inspection by a director includes the right to make extracts and a copy of relevant documents at the expense of the Association.
Unless otherwise provided in these By-Laws, all notices, demands, bills, statements, or other communications under these By-Laws shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally or if sent by United States Mail, first class postage prepaid:
(a) if to a Member or Voting Member, at the address which the Member or Voting Member has designated in writing and filed with the Secretary or, if no such address has been designated, at the address of the Unit of such Member or Voting Member; or
(b) if to the Association, the Board of Directors, or the managing agent, at the principal office of the Association or the managing agent, if any, or at such other address as shall be designated by notice in writing to the Members pursuant to this Section.
(a) necessary to bring any provision hereof into compliance with any applicable governmental statutes, rule or regulation, or judicial determination; (b) necessary to enable any reputable title insurance company to issue title insurance coverage on the Units; (c) required by an institutional or governmental lender or purchaser of mortgage loans, including, for example, the Federal National Mortgage Corporation, Association or Federal Home Loan Mortgage to enable such lender or purchaser to make or purchase mortgage loans on the Units; or (d) necessary to enable any governmental agency or reputable private insurance company to insure mortgage loans on the Units; provided, however, any such amendment shall not adversely affect the title to any Unit unless the Owner shall consent thereto in writing. So long as it still owns property described in Exhibits "A" or "B" of the Declaration for development as part of the Properties, the Declarant may unilaterally amend these By-Laws for any other purpose, provided the amendment has no material adverse effect upon any right of any Owner.
Thereafter and otherwise, these By-Laws may be amended only by the affirmative vote or written consent, or any combination thereof, of Voting Members representing seventy-five (75%) percent of the total Class "A" votes in the Association, including seventy-five (75%) percent of the Class "A" votes held by Members other than the Declarant, and the consent of the Class "B" Member, so long as such membership exists. In addition, the approval requirements set forth in Article XIV of the Declaration shall be met, if applicable. Notwithstanding the above, the percentage of votes necessary to amend a specific clause shall not be less than the prescribed percentage of affirmative votes required for action to be taken under that clause. Any amendment to be effective must be recorded in the Auditor's Office of Clark County, Washington.
If an Owner consents to any amendment to the Declaration, or these By-Laws, it will be conclusively presumed that such Owner has the authority so to consent and no contrary provision in any Mortgage or contract between the Owner and a third party will affect the validity of such amendment.
No amendment may remove, revoke, or modify any right or privilege of Declarant without the written consent of Declarant or the assignee of such right or privilege.