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 Lakes Committee reports to the Board of Directors. The mission of the Lakes Committee is to enhance the enjoyment and use of the LOW lakes, beaches, lake access tracts, and the marina areas by the licensees of these facilities, i.e. the members of LOWA. It formulates recommendations regarding the operation and physical condition of the marinas, boat ramps, beaches, lake access tracts and other facilities directly related to the current and future operation of the lakes; reviews all ecology matters affecting LOW lakes including water quality, dredging and aquatic vegetation management; and, monitors current operations and assists with long-term planning and budget formulation.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. The Committee works closely with the Water Resources Department, the Safety and Security Committee, the Maintenance and Ecology Committee, the Planning Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Assistant GM of Facilities.
B. The Committee maintains liaison with all lake users, including power boaters, sail and other non-power boaters, water skiers, lake swimmers, fishers, and beach users, and makes recommendations to the Board regarding their needs, safety, organized events and any other group or individual activity that uses the lakes.
C. The Committee reviews plans for all sporting events on the lakes or beaches by special interest lake user groups and makes recommendations for approval/disapproval to the Board.
D. The Committee reviews lake use fees to ensure that they are fair and equitable for all Association members. The Committee annually reviews the Lakes amenities in order to, in coordination with the Environmental Resources Department, develop and submit recommendations to the Planning Committee concerning the need for and priorities of new capital for the lake amenities. Recommendations are coordinated with the Finance Committee during budget development.
E. The Committee reviews with the Environmental Resources Department the annual lakes fish restocking program. The program includes the mix (type) and number of fish to be stocked as well as budgeting for associated costs.
F. The Committee recommends changes in the rules and regulations governing the use of the lakes to the Board. Through its Boating Safety Test, the Lakes Committee encourages safe use of the lakes.
III. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAKES COMMITTEE:
1. The committee shall follow the guidance of the BYLAWS, Specifically Article V: Organization, Section D: Committees; however, in order to perform its mission the Committee shall operate under the added guidelines listed below.
2. The committee reports orally to the Board of Directors at a monthly scheduled meeting semi-annually.
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.
DATE APPROVED: August 5, 1995
Revised: July 21, 2010