Governance Proposals

The Governance Committee presented its report recommending changes in Columbia's governance structure to the CA Board of Directors at its October 14, 2004 meeting. To review a copy of that report along with all of the minutes from the meetings, citizens proposals and public testimony and previous reports and analyses see the links below.

Governance Committee Report 2004 (with all appendices)
Governance Committee Report 2002
Analysis of 2002 Governance Committee Recommendations A, B and G

CA Board Code of Conduct

The CA Board Code of Conduct outlines a set of fundamental principles for the members of the CA board of Directors. Click here to view the CA Board Code of Conduct.

Amendments to the CA Charter and By-Laws

Download the proposed amendments to the CA Charter and By-Laws that the CA Board has discussed in its recent meetings and which will be further considered at an upcoming Board meeting. Please refer to Meeting Schedules and Agendas to find out when proposed amendments are on the Board agenda. Language proposed to be deleted has been stricken through and language that is proposed to be added has been underlined. There is a "clean" copy of the documents that incorporates the changes and shows how the document would read if the changes are made.

Charter & Bylaws of the Columbia Association
Charter Amendments 6-9-2005
Charter Amendments Marked 6-9-2005
Bylaw Amendments 4-19-2005
Bylaw Amendments Marked 4-19-2005

Cooperative Endeavor
This document establishes the basis for a cooperative relationship between the Columbia Association and then 10 community associations in Columbia. It describes the various roles and responsibilities of each party, including but not limited to, covenants, civic activities and operation/maintenance/development of community facilities and services. Click here to read more about the cooperative endeavor.

Survey Data

In May 2010, the Columbia Association commissioned a survey by the Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. The goal of the survey was to obtain data from the Columbia community to identify what they believe are the major issues being faced in the community. The results of this survey would be used to assist CA leaders in identifying where to invest the organization's future time and financial resources. Click here to view Survey Data.

In January 2009, the Columbia Association commissioned a survey by the Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C., to measure the use and satisfaction of Columbia residents with the wide variety of programs and services provided by CA. Click here to view Survey Data.

Office Space Study Report

Below are extracts from the report from KLNB on the office space study for CA's headquarters. These extracts were approved for release by the Board on August 11, 2005.

Status of Office Space Study Executive Summary
Section IV: Merriweather Post Pavilion Site
Section V: Financial Analysis of Options
Section VI: Columbia Gateway Land

Compensation Study

Download study by The Singer Group, Inc., on executive compensation for the position of President.

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