The changes expand and more clearly define members’ rights, privileges, and obligations. They also reflect the association’s new corporate structure. Here’s what you need to know.

• As SLCOA is now a registered Manitoba corporation, the former “Executive” has been replaced by a Board of Directors that run the corporation’s day-to-day operations.

• Five new positions, formerly held by the president and/or road reps have been added to the Board – Vice President, Treasurer, Landfill Coordinator, Roads Coordinator, and Fire Chief. All positions, including the Secretary, who was previously appointed, are elected from among the members.

• The association’s roles are expanded to include environmental protection, and encouraging environmental stewardship and responsible cottage ownership. SLCOA continues to perform its original roles – to advocate for Setting Lake cottage owners; to liaise with governments, agencies, and businesses that serve the subdivision; and to provide basic municipal services.

• Eligibility for SLCOA membership is more clearly defined. Membership is land-based, rather than cottage-based. It identifies that individuals who either own or lease land in the subdivision are eligible for membership.

• Rights, privileges, and obligations are expanded and more clearly defined. SLCOA members are entitled to receive notice, attend and vote at all general membership and board meetings; to hold office, if over the age of eighteen; and receive services that the association provides.

• There are two important changes to voting practices at membership meetings.

  • There is one Voting Member for each property. For clarity, if a property has more than one member, only one will be designated as the “Voting Member”. A voting paddle will be issued to the voting member for the purpose of recording votes in a show of hands.

  • Cottage owners must show their receipt for the current annual service levy as proof of membership in order to vote.

• SLCOA employees and contractors may require cottage owners to provide a receipt for the annual service levy for services rendered.

• A Member’s rights and privileges will be suspended for non-payment of the annual cottage levy on the renewal date of any given year.

For more details visit: https://settinglake.ca and click on “By-laws”.