Big Canoe Property Owner'S Association

“Property owners are members of big canoe poa. There are over 3400 members. They are eligible to vote, if their account is not past due for more than 30 days. For board members, covenant revisions, by-laws and certain capital projects that are $1,000,000 or more as adjusted per the cpi beginning 2010.”

“Each property owner, whose account is not more than 30 days past due, is eligible to vote for board members. A vote from a lot without a home counts as one. A vote from a lot with a home counts as two.”

“All property owners that have lots have one vote and all property owners that have homes have two votes, as long as their account is not more than 30 days past due, are eligible to vote for covenant revisions, by-laws, directors and certain capital projects that are $1,000,000 or more as adjusted per the cpi beginning 2010.”

“Form 990 is provided to the board of directors for review and discussed with the director of finance for any questions.”

“The board and staff at the annual work session in the beginning of the year reviews all policies and procedures which includes the governance model, ethics policy and conflict of interest. Board and staff is to disclose the conflict of interest per ga code. It is monitored by board and staff if there is a known conflict of interest.”

“Big canoe property owner's association hired the services of buck consultants in 2006 to benchmark all employees. Buck consultants collected data from 11 sources and all survey data was adjusted to reflect the geographic differential between pickens county and the national average. Every three years select positions are re-benchmarked. The latest survey was completed in 2021 by mercer. Director of hr completed a study in 2023 & 2024 utilizing glass door and shrm resources for all job descriptions.”

“All documents are available upon request.”

“This attitude of compassion and consideration extends beyond the borders of big canoe through caring outreach to the local surrounding area and beyond. Big canoe is governed from within through the property owners association (poa). The poa is charged with implementing the covenants, administering the rules and regulations, providing community services including security, operating the amenities and maintaining common property and assets. Governance is representative of and responsive to the big canoe population, and opportunities are available for service and contribution from those willing to do so. Management of poa operations and provision of community services is efficiently conducted to maximize quality and enhance the property values of big canoe owners while minimizing waste and maintaining reasonable assessments and fees. A wide and expanding range of amenities, events and activities are provided, offering alternatives for recreation, learning and relaxation, and responding to the changing needs of the community. Amenities include golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center, lakes and beaches, boat rentals, a rock slide, hiking trails, play fields, parks, children's play areas, nature preserves and more, along with cultural, educational, family and social activities and events. Effort is also made, where feasible, to encourage commercial services as needed and desired by the big canoe population. The poa and the developer strive to maintain the natural beauty of the environment. A large percentage of land is devoted to green space. Facilities are constructed and maintained to reflect a semi-rustic but high-quality, upscale atmosphere in keeping with the mountainous character of the community. Architectural control is an important component in the preservation of the character of big canoe. Change within big canoe is managed with the objective of maintaining the fundamental character of the community and its environment. This philosophy of change is in concert with the recognized need to continue to respond to the evolution of the needs and desires of big canoe's current and future population. This positive management strategy supports the continued development of big canoe in a manner that enhances property values for all.”

“There have been no changes in the auditor selection nor oversight process.”