Building Tomorrow: Your Seat at the Table - SDCEA Committees Extend an Invitation

Lisa Everett, Interim Executive Assistant • January 8, 2025

SDCEA invites residents to join committees that shape community facilities, policies, and activities.​

Committees serve as a platform for residents to actively engage with our community, bringing diverse perspectives and skills to facilitate successful implementation of projects and initiatives.

If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please submit your resume and a completed Committee Volunteer Request form to the Administration Office at execsec@sdcea.net or call 760-789-3788 x5000 by 3 pm on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
 

Committees will be appointed at the Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. For more information, please visit our webpage.


Audit Committee – 2 Members

The purpose of this committee is to review the annual audit for the prior accounting year with the auditing firm’s representative and to make a recommendation to the Board regarding the acceptance of the audit. Committee members must have finance and/or accounting experience. This committee shall meet at least once prior to the annual meeting.


Community Relations – 5 Members

The Community Relations Committee (CRC) conducts hearings for members as required by the Association’s governing documents and California Civil Code. The enforcement and appeal procedures are provided as Exhibit 1 of the CRC Charter.

For more information, please review the Community Relations Committee Charter.


Equestrian Committee – 7 Members

The Equestrian Committee will discuss, evaluate and formulate recommendations to the Equestrian Manager and the Board regarding the general maintenance level and aesthetics of the equestrian facilities; additions, deletions, and changes to the physical facilities; events and activities that will take place at the facilities; methods to promote the facilities and activities; fee structures; and policies related to the equestrian facilities.


Fire Safety – 5 Members

The Fire Safety Committee is established to ensure that fire-safe best practices are implemented by the Association and its members. The committee's primary objectives are as follows:

a. To develop, implement, and maintain fire safety policies, procedures, and protocols. 

b. To identify and assess fire hazards within the Association. 

c. To educate stakeholders on fire safety measures and evacuation procedures. 

d. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fire safety measures. 

e. To make recommendations for improvements and to recommend corrective actions to mitigate fire risks. 

f. To ensure compliance with relevant local, state, and federal fire safety regulations and codes.

g. To explore the opportunity of becoming a California Firewise Community (Firewise).


San Vicente Valley News Editorial Advisory Committee – 5 Members

The San Vicente Valley News Editorial Advisory Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the San Vicente Valley News (SVVN) is balanced and conforms to the editorial policy, journalistic quality and ethical advertising principles. The focus of the SVVN will be on local activities and issues of interest to SDCEA and the surrounding community.


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