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May 2017 July 2017
Help Build the Board on the KICA Nominating Committee
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KICA is looking for a small group of members to serve on the Nominating Committee , to help build and maintain a board that has the skill and diversity to provide effective governance for the community .
In just a few short months , the association will begin preparations to replace two board directors when their terms end in March 2018 . It is important to have a board whose overall make up provides necessary skills and experiences , with varied perspectives to provide KICA with highly-functioning governance . KICA spends nearly $ 15 million annually to provide security , maintain infrastructure such as roads , bridges and landscaping , and provide amenities . KICA needs effective governance to maintain investment values and ensure all members continue to enjoy this beautiful location .
Serving over 8,000 individual members , the board must work to ensure KICA works in the interests of everyone . Having skilled directors representing the spectrum of property owners ( houses and condos ; residents and non-residents ; club members and non-club members ) will ensure the various perspectives are appropriately considered as KICA executes its responsibilities .
The nominating committee will have two main tasks :
Identify and Solicit Candidates - It is not easy to build and maintain a board whose directors have the skills and range of backgrounds required to provide effective governance for a community like Kiawah . This committee will work to identify qualified candidates who will consider running for a board seat .
The committee will work with the board and chief operating officer to develop a list of the most important qualifications and characteristics needed for the incoming class . For example , if retiring board members have unique skills ( i . e . finance , legal , engineering , etc .) or if a segment such as full-time residents or club members are over ( or under ) represented , the committee will seek candidates with these skills and characteristics , to build an appropriately talented and diverse board .
Interview and Recommend Candidates - The committee will meet with potential candidates and explore their skills , experiences and qualifications for the board . It will also develop a sense of whether candidates have the best interpersonal skills to work in the board setting . Individual perspectives are critical for a strong board , yet to be effective , the directors must be able to disagree without being disagreeable . The committee will provide its recommendation for candidates it considers the best potential members .
Potentially , more candidates will run than there are seats available . In that case , the committee may provide recommendations for all or only some of the candidates .
All members may file to run for the board , with or without speaking to the committee , and all candidates will be afforded similar exposure to the community in the Kiawah Island Digest and any public forums scheduled . The committee will not express opinions on candidates who choose to run independently . However , we hope all candidates will participate in the process , which will help provide important feedback for candidates and uniform information for members to make their voting decisions .
Committee work for the 2018 election will begin with the appointment of the committee at the July 10 Board of Directors meeting . Times and dates of meetings will be determined once the committee is established . September and October are anticipated to be the most active months .
The deadline to volunteer for the Nominating Committee is Monday , July 3 . To read more about the Nominating Committee and its work or to find out how you can become a member , visit kica . us / board .
Have a Cup of Java with Jimmy at the Sandcastle
Come out to the Sandcastle for casual conversation and a cup of coffee with KICA COO Jimmy Bailey . Java With Jimmy takes place every quarter , giving members the opportunity to ask questions and engage in open discussions about community topics . Remaining 2017 times / dates are 8:30 -9:30 a . m . on July 20 and Oct . 19 . The July 20 session will focus on Land and Lakes Management .
Want to watch Java with Jimmy but can ' t attend in person ? You can now view the sessions remotely with KICA Live Stream . Simply visit kica . us / livestream at the start of the meeting for the broadcast . A video will also be available shortly after the meeting ends .