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2024

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Draft Covenant Amendments Approach Final Stages of Community Input Before Winter 2025 Membership Vote

The Governance Task Force has been driving an effort to update and clarify pertinent sections of the KICA Covenants, which govern the core functions of the Kiawah Island Community Association. Since April, four amendments have been drafted and meticulously refined with member input. They include eliminating the developer-appointed KICA board seat; expanding KICA’s authority to operate architectural review functions; clarifying the board’s authority relating to KICA’s Rules and Regulations; and updating outdated terminology. For these amendments to be adopted, a membership vote is required.

The Governance Task Force is seeking another round of input from members on their latest working amendment drafts.

Draft Amendments

Dive deeper with these candid answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). See all amendments in a redlined version of the KICA Covenants here.

Next Steps

Through October, the amendments will receive further contemplation and refinement. They are expected to be ready for the board’s final review in November. If approved by the board, they will be added to the winter ballot, and voting will occur concurrently with the Annual Board of Directors Election. Members will vote online from  Jan. 13 through Feb. 13, 2025.

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Provide your input at two upcoming meetings.

KICA Board Meeting
Monday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.
Beachwalker Center & Zoom
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Community Workshop: Covenant Amendments
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m.
Beachwalker Center & Zoom
23 Beachwalker Drive
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If you aren’t able to attend the upcoming meetings, please take time to provide your feedback here.

Timeline of Covenant Amendments

March 2024 – Initial Covenant Amendments Announced at KICA’s Annual Meeting
April 2024 – Draft 1 Covenant Amendments Shared with the Community for Input
May – Overview of Member Input
July – Draft 2 Covenant Amendments Shared with Community & Board (the board voted to recommend the amendments, with a commitment to further refinement)
August – Announcement of the Winter 2024 Vote
September – Draft 3 Covenant Amendments (above)
October – Anticipated Board of Directors Discussion (Oct. 7)  & Community Workshop (Oct. 8)
November – Anticipated Final Draft of Covenant Amendments
Jan. 13-Feb. 13, 2025 – Anticipated Membership Vote (concurrent with the annual director election)