The Audit Committee consists of two or more members, including the Association’s Treasurer.  This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating and expediting the Board’s review and decision-making process with respect to the Association’s annual financial review and/or audit. The duties of the Audit Committee are to assist in the selection of an appropriately qualified auditing company and to review and analyze the results of the annual financial audit or review. The Committee will present and make recommendations pertaining to the audit/review for review and approval by the Board of Directors.

Members:

Mark Patel, Chair
Jackie Apple

The Budget/Finance Committee consists of two or more members, including the Association’s Treasurer. This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating and expediting the Board’s review and decision-making process with respect to the Association’s annual budget and its periodic review of the Association’s financial operations and performance. The duties of the Budget/Finance Committee are to assist with the development and analysis of the annual budget (including the operating budget, analysis of the schedule and budget of replacement reserves, and any budget for capital improvements) and to make financial and budget recommendations for review and approval by the Board of Directors.  The Committee also considers and advises periodically on other relevant financial issues, including investment, reporting, operations, tax and accounting issues.

Members:
Mark Patel, Chair
Chris Somers
Jackie Apple

The Design Review Committee consists of three professional members (“DRC Professionals”) and one or more liaison members who are also members of the Board of Directors. In selecting the DRC Professionals, the Board endeavors to select individuals whose occupations and/or education will provide technical knowledge and expertise relevant to matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction; usually the DRC Professionals consist of one or more architects or contractors.  The Committee has the duty to consider and act upon any proposals and plans for Improvements submitted to it pursuant to the Association’s Declaration of CC&Rs (“Declaration”), to advise on adoption of  Design Review Guidelines pursuant to the Declaration, to make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning any proposed Variances, and to carry out all other architectural review duties imposed by the Declaration. In the planning and development process, the developers of Northstar anticipated the fact that homes would be designed and constructed by individuals from varied backgrounds with different goals and attitudes. Therefore, in order to achieve some uniformity in design and architecture, NPOA’s Declaration sets forth minimum design requirements specific to our community and provides for further detail to be included within the Design Review Guidelines which are revised and updated over time. It is the duty and responsibility of the Design Review Committee to achieve that uniformity through its design review of all single-family homes and all improvements (including all home remodel and landscaping projects) proposed on Northstar home sites under NPOA’s jurisdiction.

Member:
Chris Somers, Chair

Liasons:
Tad Herrington, Contractor
Eric Anderson, Architect
Patrick McEnany, Landscap Architect

The Executive Finance Committee consists of the Association’s Treasurer and at least one other Board Member. By Resolution, the Committee is delegated the authority to review the monthly financial documents and statements of the Association as described in Civil Code §5500, independent of having that review conducted at a meeting of the Board of Directors so long as the review of the Executive Finance Committee is ratified at the next following open meeting of the Board and is reflected in the minutes of that meeting.

Members:
Mark Patel, Chair
Chris Somers
Jackie Apple

The Membership Activities Committee consists of two or more members. The duties of the Membership Activities Committee include reviewing existing activity programs offered at the Recreation Center and launching new activities for members to enjoy. The committee also oversees the marketing and communication of membership activities in order to bring timely event information to NPOA Members.

Members:
Colette Findley, Chair
Al Roth

The Communications Committee consists of two or more members. The duties of the Communications Committee include drafting bulletin notices and timely communications for NPOA Membership. This Committee also explores different methods and platforms for sharing different types of communications with the Membership.

Members:
Paul Schumacher, Chair
Jackie Apple

The NPOA/Condominium Liaison Committee consists of two or more members, including members from various of the condominium associations which are part of NPOA. Currently, one member each from Aspen Grove Condominium Association, Indian Hills Condominium Association, Gold Bend Condominium Association, Ski Trails Condominium Association, and Timbercreek Condominium Association serve on the Committee, as well as several NPOA Board members. This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating and expediting communications between this Association and the aforementioned Condominium Associations on issues which are common to all concerned.

Members:
Colette Findley, Chair
Al Roth

Liasons:
Pete Vall-Spinosa (Aspen Grove)
Jeff Ipsaro (Gold Bend)
John Levine (Ski Trails)
Andrew Bavetta (Timbercreek)
Jim Kooler (Indian Hills)

The Personnel Committee consists of two or more members. This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating and expediting the Board’s review and decision-making process with respect to personnel and employment-related matters. The Personnel Committee works with the Association’s General Manager concerning the hiring and compensation of personnel, the preparation of annual employee reviews and employee compensation recommendations, and making decisions pertaining to any employment or personnel matters or issues of the Association.

Members:
Paul Schumacher, Chair
Jackie Apple
Steve Klei

The Risk Management/Legal Committee consists of two or more members. This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating and expediting the Board’s review and decision-making process with respect to a broad array of legal and insurance related matters. The Risk Management/Legal Committee is charged with identifying, assessing and managing the various risks relating to NPOA’s operations. This includes, among other things, review of the Association governance documents, procedures and rules, including conducting a periodic review and updating of NPOA’s By-Laws and Declaration, as well as staying apprised of changes in state and local laws impacting homeowner’s associations. The Committee also attempts to control risks to the Association by overseeing and periodically revising its insurance coverage. Further, the Committee oversees and revises various contracts and agreements with third party vendors, contractors and other outside entities.  It manages and oversees the Association’s employment policies, manuals and procedures, as well as any employee litigation exposure. The Committee is also involved in the review and updating of the Design Review Guidelines and related documents.

Member:
Paul Schumacher, Chair

The Strategic Planning and Visioning Committee consists of two or more members. This Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating and expediting the Board’s review and decision-making process concerning near-term and long-term future planning for the Association. The Strategic Planning and Visioning Committee is charged with developing a vision for the future of the Association and developing specific concepts and ideas for capital improvement projects. In addition to committee meetings, this process may include periodic workshops with Association members. Any recommendations must ultimately go the Board of Directors for review and approval, and to the extent required by the Declaration, to the Association’s membership for review and approval.

Members:
Steve Klei, Chair
Paul Schumacher
Jackie Apple

The Community Development Committee consists of two or more members. This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors for the purpose of monitoring and analyzing new Community Developments being proposed and created within Northstar. The duties of the Community Development Committee include monitoring development statuses and analyzing impact on NPOA members. The committee will present updates and pertinent information to the Board of Directors.

Members:
Paul Schumacher, Chair
Colette Findley
Chris Somers