President
Presides over all official meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors. Operates as an ex-officio member of all Standing and Special Committees. Forwards progress reports of Association activities to all members.
Governance
Shipley's Choice Community Board
Learn about the Board’s objectives, leadership structure, meeting requirements, and how to connect with the SCCA leadership team.
Objectives & SCCA Mission (Articles I & II)
Incorporated July 8, 1980, the Shipley's Choice Community Association operates under Maryland law to protect community aesthetics and enhance neighborhood welfare.
1. Promote Welfare & Value
Encouraging cooperative resident projects designed to improve general welfare and protect property appearance, convenience, and home values.
2. Discourage Violations
Enforcing compliance with land restrictions, covenants, and plat filing rules established across Shipley's Choice Sections 1 through 5.
3. Execute Charter Powers
Exercising all necessary corporate legal authorities and executive directives as designated in the Charter of the Corporation.
Executive Stewardship & Board Composition (Article VIII)
The executive governance is vested in a Board of Directors, all of whom must remain members in good standing. The Board consists of four core officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) and a minimum of four (4) elected Directors. To accommodate community expansion, the Board has discretion to scale up to a maximum of fifteen (15) elected Directors. A quorum of five (5) Directors is strictly required for the conduct of any business at quarterly Board sessions.
Core SCCA Officers & Specific Duties
Vice President
Assumes all presidential powers, duties, and executive responsibilities when the President is absent or when such duties are officially assigned. Serves permanently as the Chairman of the Membership Committee.
Secretary
Records and preserves precise minutes of all general and Board sessions. Presents interim progress summaries to members. Manages and signs SCCA correspondence to external organizations. Holds custody of all archives.
Treasurer
Has care, custody, and full responsibility for SCCA's financial accounts. Secured by corporate bond. Issues all disbursements, with checks requiring a co-signature. Submits records to an annual October Auditing Committee.