Committee Descriptions

Each member of the Links Housing Co-op is required to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per month in some capacity to assist the functioning of the co-operative. Here are some of the committees members can volunteer for:

Board of Directors:  responsible for the operation of the Co-op.

Member Selection: co-ordinates orientation meetings, performs interviews and provides member education.

Maintenance: organizes work parties, assigns tasks and inspects units.

Member Participation: consists of members who choose to do specific tasks as opposed to sitting on a committee.

Social: builds community through social activity

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Rules & Responsibilities

Rules:

Pets: Pets are allowed - 1 cat or small dog (under 30 pounds) per unit. Pet owners must pay a $150 pet fee, which is refundable upon move-out (less any damage caused from pet). Pets must be spayed or neutered.

Guests: We are governed by BCMHC and CMHC to monitor household size and incomes. Should you have a long-term guest (longer than a month) you are required to contact the Administrator to apply for approval from the Board of Directors.

Participation: Each member is required to volunteer a  minimum of 4 hours per month in some capacity to assist the     Co-op. Attendance at General Membership meetings is mandatory. Failure to be involved may be grounds for          termination of membership.

Annual Inspections: We are required to inspect each unit annually.

Responsibilities:

• Pay monthly housing charges promptly
• Maintain your unit as though it were your own home
• Protect and maintain common grounds (grass cutting/snow shoveling) & participate in the management of the co-op
• Maintain good relations with neighbors
• Follow Co-op rules and policies