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Calling all Candidates!

Submitted by Katie Newnam, Director of Administration and HR

The Elections Committee and staff are preparing for the 2017 WHAT ARE QUALIFIED AND
Sun City Texas Community Association elections. Homeowners NON-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES?
will elect two residents to the Board of Directors. Directors
Preston and Goodman complete their terms in May and are If you are interested in becoming a Qualified Candidate (includes
eligible to run again. To learn more about the role and function many CA provided campaign resources), you may pick up an
of Board members, please attend the CA Board Information Application to Serve as Director of SCTXCA in the Member
Event and Candidate Information Hour. Services Office. These packets, which include all the necessary
FILING DEADLINES forms, will be available beginning Friday, March 3. Be prepared
to include a brief, one-page biography with your application. You
The first day a candidate can file (turn in an application) will be may have your picture taken at the Member Services Office, or
Monday, March 13; the last day will be the close of business on you can include a personal photograph. Qualified Candidates
Friday, March 31, 2017. Per the requirements in the Voting and must be a member-in-good-standing throughout the campaign
Elections Policy, a Candidate Forum is scheduled for 9 a.m. on period. If you are interested in campaigning to serve on the
Thursday, April 20, so that all residents will have an opportunity Board of Directors and do not wish to complete the qualification
to hear from all Qualified Candidates and submit questions. For process, when you complete the Application, be sure to check the
more information about Qualified and Non-Qualified Candidates “Non-Qualified” box. Non-Qualified Candidates will be listed on
please see “What are Qualified and Non-Qualified Candidates?” the ballot, but will not receive CA sponsored campaign assistance
NEW! ONLINE VOTING nor be eligible for any campaign expense reimbursements.

The Elections Committee and staff will be conducting the election CA Board Information Event
in an online format for the first time this year! We will continue
to offer paper ballots for those who not wish to participate in the Presented by the Elections Committee
election online. Information and instructions for online voting Wednesday, Jan. 11, 9 – 10 a.m., CCF/G
will be published in your May Sun Rays. Additional information
about the 2017 Community Elections and online voting will be Learn what the CA Board does, how Board members and Pulte
available in your CA Communicator emails, future Sun Rays engage and how it affects you. Whether you’re a candidate in
and on www.sctexas.org throughout the campaign. our upcoming Board election or simply a resident looking to
be more knowledgeable, this event will provide the answers to
Please contact the Elections Committee at caelections@sctexas. your important questions. Refreshments available. For more
org or Katie Newnam at [email protected] (512-948- information, email [email protected].
7704) with any questions you may have about this very important
annual process. CA Board Candidate Information Hour

2017 Important Election Events Presented by the Elections Committee
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., AC, MR 3/4
Wednesday, Jan. 11: CA Board Information Event
9 a.m., CCF/G Thinking about becoming a candidate for the CA Board or
working on a campaign team? If you are, you do not want to
Wednesday, Feb. 8: Candidate Information Hour miss this event. You will receive important information to assist
1 p.m., AC MR 3/4 you in choosing your team and planning your campaign. The
agenda will include:
Friday, March 3: Applications available
– New election policies effective this year.
Monday, March 13: Candidate filing period begins
– Qualified and Non-Qualified Candidates: defined and
Friday, March 31: Filing period ends associated privileges.

Monday, April 3 Introduction of Candidates – Campaign rules.
10 a.m., SCB
– CA-sponsored campaign publicity and events for Qualified
Thursday, April 20: Candidate Forum, 9 a.m., SCB Candidates.

Monday, May 1 Meet the Candidates – Campaign expense reimbursement rules.
9 a.m., SCB
– New process for ballot counting.
Thursday, May 25: Members Annual Meeting at
3 p.m. to finalize all There will be time for questions and answers.
counting of ballots. Ballots will
be accepted online and at the To make sure we have materials ready for you, please RSVP
by Feb. 6 to [email protected] listing attendee names.
Monitor’s Desk until 1 p.m.
You might also want to attend the Jan. 11 CA Board Information
Event. RSVP by Jan. 9 to the address above, noting which
event(s) you will be attending.

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