How Your Board Works

A current board is unlikely to have any of the same members of a board of 5+ years ago. Historical knowledge by current boards regarding past board actions often doesn’t stretch back many years unless there is some reason to keep a past issue current. If there is any unfortunate upset toward a past board, there is no reason to assume that the current board is also responsible or even aware of the upset. It is good to move forward and to carry lessons forward with us. A healthy board will do both.

Your Board of Directors is run under specific authority, policies and procedures:

• There are five seats available on the board each year with a requirement that at least 3 seats be filled. Roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary cannot be held by the same person at the same time.
• Terms are staggered – one year a minimum of three seats open, the next, two. Repeat. A board member can run for two consecutive terms. If they are filling a vacancy, that counts as a full term.
• Currently it is not within FFCA’s authority to create/host/fund community events other than road related events. FFCA cannot install playgrounds, manage a farmer’s market, etc. If any in our community are expecting these things from FFCA, please be aware of these limitations. This could change, but only if Bylaws change to allow it. If you are interested in seeing that happen, consider writing to the board and letting them know you support this direction.
• FFCA owns and manages the Ala Kapena lot, allowing some room to ‘lease’ (at no financial charge, to date) or allow access to groups that have insurance so that they can arrange independent functions, such as the Trunk or Treat hosted by Friends Feeding Friends, Volunteer Fire use, AA meets, etc.
• Trust is placed on the board to make final decisions on road management matters, per our Bylaws. Members do not vote on most road decisions. Members are given opportunity to be heard by writing or attending a Board Meeting and speaking during open discussion time.
• Members are encouraged to vote for board directors or special business on the ballot sent in the Annual Newsletter or at the Annual Member’s Meeting in December each year. FFCA does have Voting Eligibility Requirements.
• Deeded road areas, specifically those areas currently referred to as ‘easements’, are referring to the entire width of the road as shown in the subdivision map. Since none of our roads are currently developed to deeded width, the remaining undeveloped areas are considered the ‘easement’ portion, not to be confused with any Member’s own property.
• FFCA’s By Laws are always available for members.

Disclaimer: These summaries are not legal opinion or advice and should not be construed as such.