THE SHORES OF WELLINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
CRIME WATCH COMMITTEE
PURPOSE: The committee shall act as “extra eyes and ears” for the police and other law enforcement agencies as deemed appropriate, advising and assisting the Board of Directors in creating a safe, crime-free community. In order to accomplish its task, the committee will be responsible for activities that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Encouraging all residents to get to know and care for their neighbors by hosting a minimum of one social / educational event annually (e.g., “Family Night Out” block parties).
· Developing a system, in collaboration with the Board of Directors and local law enforcement agencies, for notifying resident members of potential criminal activity.
· Conducting an initial Crime Watch meeting for all resident members in order to introduce local law enforcement officials, explain the Crime Watch Committee’s activities and recruit volunteers to participate in said approved committee activities.
· Organizing “Block Captains” to watch for possible criminal activity within their designated areas which would then be reported to the Board of Directors and designated law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
· Recruiting replacements for vacant “Block Captain” positions.
STRUCTURE: The committee shall consist of as many resident members as wish to volunteer. The committee Chair and Secretary shall be elected by the committee members. The Chairperson shall preside at Crime Watch Committee meetings and shall be responsible for transmitting any and all communications to the Board of Directors.
MEMBERSHIP: Each committee member shall be a resident owner of The Shores of Wellington Homeowners Association and a member in good standing of The Shores of Wellington Homeowners Association.
TERM: Members of the committee shall be volunteers and should have no term limit. The committee Chairperson and Secretary shall serve a term not to exceed one (1) year.
MEETINGS: The committee shall meet at least one time per month. Meeting dates and times shall be coordinated through committee members. The committee Secretary shall be responsible to record minutes of each meeting for submission to the Board of Directors and Association Manager.
QUORUM: A majority of the committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the votes of a majority of the members present at which a quorum is present shall constitute the decision of the committee.
BUDGET: The committee shall adhere to a budget, as approved by the Board of Directors. Any activities requiring funds exceeding the allotted budget amount must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors and Association Manager for approval.