Governance Documents

Board Polices

HLPOA adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy establishing disclosure and ethical standards for Board members and officers

HLPOA adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy outlining expectations for transparency and avoidance of conflicts in Association governance.

HLPOA adopted a resolution supporting, in principle, the partnership between SICON and HLSIO to implement the SICON LLC swimmer’s itch control program.

HLPOA adopted a Membership Information Privacy Policy governing the collection, use, and protection of member data.

HLPOA adopted a Marina Policy establishing guidelines for marina-related activities affecting Higgins Lake.

HLPOA adopted an Environmental Policy outlining principles to protect the long-term health of Higgins Lake.

HLPOA adopted a Capitalization Policy defining financial planning and asset management practices.

Resolutions

HLPOA adopted a resolution supporting the Spicer Group recommendations to better maintain the legal summer lake level of Higgins Lake.

HLPOA adopted a resolution addressing the use of copper sulfate and its potential impacts on Higgins Lake.

HLPOA adopted a resolution affirming director term limits in compliance with the Association’s bylaws.

HLPOA adopted a resolution supporting, in principle, the partnership between SICON and HLSIO to implement the SICON LLC swimmer’s itch control program.

HLPOA adopted a resolution addressing Higgins Lake water levels and formally opposing dam removal.

Articles of Incorporation

Dear Members,

August 2015 Update — The HLPOA’s Restated 2015 Articles of Incorporation, as prepared by the 2014-15 Bylaws Committee, have now been filed with the State of Michigan by the HLPOA’s Legal Counsel, William L. Carey of the firm Carey and Jaskowski PLLC, identified as the Resident Agent.  As you may recall, these Articles were approved by Member vote at the July 2015 Annual Meeting .  Also on this page are the original Articles as filed in 1940.