EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHARTER

I   MISSION:

The overall mission of Lake of the Woods Committees is to add value to the Association by advising and assisting the Board of Directors and General Manager in carrying out their responsibilities to the Association.  The External Affairs Committee reports to the Board of Directors.

It shall monitor civic activities external to Lake of the Woods and report those issues considered pertinent to the Board of Directors and may have an effect on the Association and/or residents.

II   COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Keep abreast of Community, County and State activities via newspapers, announcements, publications, public hearing etc. 
2. Interface with county committees and commissions will be limited to attending public hearings to gain information unless directed otherwise by the Board President.
3. No member of the committee shall be or act as a spokesperson for LOWA to the external community unless the Committee Chair is so directed by the Board President.
4. Report significant finding to the Board of Directors, General manager and to the LOW residents.
5. Areas of special interest to the Board shall be conveyed to the Committee for specific attention.

III   SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

     All LOWA Committees must follow the guidance of the Bylaws; specifically, Article V: Organization, Section D: Committees. 

     The External Affairs Committee shall provide an oral report to the Board of Directors no less than two times a year.

THIS CHARTER IS EFFECTIVE UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  IT SHALL BE REVIEWED FOR READOPTION AT LEAST EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REVISION.

Approved: March 2, 1996
Revised:    December 15, 2010