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Please return your completed application along with your resume or biography by clicking the "Submit" button above or to:

Sun Valley Elkhorn Association
P. O. Box 1708 ~ Sun Valley, ID 83353
Or Fax to: 208-622-3215
Or Email:  svea@cox-internet.com  

Director Obligations and Responsibilities

The following outline presents a capsulated form of the responsibilities of the directors of the Sun Valley Elkhorn Association as derived from the requirements of the Master Declaration and the operational necessities of managing the Sun Valley Elkhorn Association. These duties and obligations are listed, generally, in descending order of importance in the general outline and within each section.

I. SVEA Governing Documents
There are four instruments which govern the management and operation of Sun Valley Elkhorn Association. Listed in order of authority they are:

  1. Articles of Incorporation
  2. Bylaws
  3. Master Declaration
  4. Elkhorn Rules

These documents may be reviewed on the SVEA website (www.elkhorn-assoc.org) or copies may be requested from the administrative office at the Harker Center (208-622-7420).

II. Obligations directly imposed by the Master Declaration

  1. Insurance
  2. Assessments
    1. Regular
    2. Special
  3. Budget and expenditures
    1. Operational
    2. Capital Reserve
  4. Audit and financial accounting
  5. Construction, alteration, and maintenance on and of individual owner’s property
    1. Non-compliance of Covenants, Condition and Restrictions
    2. Oversight of Architectural Design Committee
  6. Construction, alteration, and maintenance on and of Association property
    1. Amenities
    2. Common, recreational and other areas

III. Obligations derived from direct governing document requirements

  1. Elkhorn operations; determine and set policy and guidelines for management of all aspects of Elkhorn
  2. Owner relations
    1. Owner contact
    2. Owner dispute resolution
  3. Sub-associations
    1. Communication (2way) between Master Association and Sub-associations
  4. Administrative staff
  5. Meetings
    1. Annual & Summer Meetings
    2. Appellate hearings/Violation Hearing Board
    3. SVEA Board Meetings
    4. Sub-association Presidents’ Meetings
    5. Architectural Design Committee

IV. Board member duties

  1. Attend all board meetings – There are a minimum of four Board meetings a year with duration of from 4 to 6 hours. In addition, the Summer Membership and Annual Meetings require a commitment of several hours each.
  2. Committee membership and duties – Time commitments vary depending on the goals. Please refer to Committee Descriptions at the end of this document for more information.
    1. Architectural Design Committee
    2. Communications (including sub-associations)
    3. Executive
    4. Finance & Audit
    5. Harker Center Improvements
    6. Insurance
    7. Nominating
    8. Pool
    9. Tennis
  3. Aid membership in selection of new board members who have or present:
    1. No conflict of interest, actual or perceived, with decisions being made
    2. Skills necessary for the efficient and effective direction of the Association
    3. Representative geographic distribution, so much as is possible, in terms of both ownership and permanent residence
    4. Time and inclination to devote such to Association business
  4. Public relations
  5. Planning

SVEA Committee Descriptions

Architectural Design Liaison Committee - The ADC is a large part of the Master Declaration and has a tremendous responsibility for the overall development and look of Elkhorn.

The Architectural Design Liaison Committee is an oversight committee established to observe and review the ADC and make recommendations to the Board regarding operation, function and effectiveness.

This Committee is composed of a board member and non-board member owners.

This committee will review current submittal processes and develop design standards and guidelines if necessary to create a more responsive and user-friendly ADC.

Communications Committee - The Communications Committee’s mission is to ensure that accurate and timely communication flows between the SVEA Board and Staff to the homeowners and community.

Sub-associations Liaison Committee - This is an Ambassador Program that assigns an SVEA Board Member to attend each sub-association owners meeting in an effort to keep those owners up-to-date on relevant SVEA issues, accomplishments, and upcoming events, as well as to answer questions.

Executive Committee - This committee is made up of the four officers of the Board. They hear appeals of the Violation Hearing Board, or ADC; or act, between Board Meetings, on time sensitive issues.

Finance & Audit Committee - The purpose and responsibilities of the SVEA Finance & Audit Committee are as follows:

The Finance & Audit Committee ensures the appropriate management of Sun Valley Elkhorn Association (SVEA) finances, including:

(1) Funding and expenditures for operations and capital requirements
(2) Compliance with all legal reporting and oversight requirements
(3) Financial transparency

Harker Center Improvement Committee - This committee will monitor all aspects of the membership approved upgrades to the facility. They will meet with the architect and contractor as needed throughout the project. The Committee is responsible for approving changes to the project during implementation. They will also be involved with the communications to owners regarding this project.

Insurance Committee - This Committee is made up of the President and Treasurer of the Board, and SVEA’s legal counsel. The main function of this group is to assist the General Manager with the review of the annual proposal(s) for the property, general liability, non-owned auto, DIC (flood and earthquake), errors and omissions (Board of Directors), umbrella (excess liability), and fiduciary and crime policies of SVEA.

Nominating Committee - This Committee is responsible for the election process, develops board member criteria, evaluates board needs, solicits and interviews prospective candidates, and presents a slate to the Board of Directors. They will advise candidates of the Board’s decision.

Pool Committee - This Committee works with the Operations Manager and considers owner feedback to establish the dates and times of operation for the swimming pools and hot tubs, and any swim programs to be held at SVEA facilities. They also work with the Finance Committee regarding any major repair or replacement of the components of the pools.

Tennis Committee - This committee will work to insure that the SVEA tennis amenity well serves and responds to the wants and needs of the SVEA homeowner community. It will monitor the upkeep of the physical facilities and make maintenance and enhancement recommendations as needed. It will oversee the tennis program administration and the tennis management company to insure that there are meaningful and attractive tennis programs. SVEA operations management and the professional tennis management company will team with the committee to realized objectives. The tennis and finance committees will work together to budget and make capital recommendations.

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