Governance Committee

Purpose: 

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (Association) Governance Committee assists the Board of Directors (Board) in fulfilling its responsibilities related to governance, organizational effectiveness, and accountability.  The Committee strives to 1) provide a clear, stable framework for decision-making and operations to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability and consistency and 2) ensure updates to the Association’s governing documents.

Contact the Committee Chair:  vicepresident@sandiahomeowners.org

Bylaws Authorizing this Committee

     None

Charter

   Governance Committee Charter (2026)

Committee Policies, Procedures, and Internal Working Documents

1. None other than Charter.

Links to other Committee-Relevant Pages

1. Articles of Incorporation
2. Assignments
3. Bylaws
4. Community Documents
5. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (cross-listed with Covenant Support Committee; Governance has prime ownership)
6. SHHA Rules and Regulations for the Association (deprecated; updated version in progress)
7. Code of Conduct for Board Members, Volunteers, and Members in Official Roles
8. SHHA Code of Conduct for Residents
9. Conflict of Interest for Board Member
10. Dispute Resolution Involving Lot Owners Policy - new
11. Anti-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Employment Policy (no longer in effect; replaced by Policy Statements for Political Neutrality, Harassment, and Anti-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusivity.)
12. Political Neutrality Policy (no longer in effect; replaced by Policy Statements for Political Neutrality, Harassment, and Anti-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusivity.)
13. Sexual Harassment Policy (no longer in effect; replaced by Policy Statements for Political Neutrality, Harassment, and Anti-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusivity.)
14. Policy Statements for Political Neutrality, Harassment, and Anti-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusivity
15. SHHA Policies & Guideline for Board, Staff, and Committee Members (deprecated; updated version in progress)
16. Board of Directors Meetings Procedure
17. Request to Speak at Board of Directors Meeting
18. Annual Meeting Preparation - under review
19. Board Member Job Description