Article II — Members
Members shall consist of all persons and corporations who now or hereafter own one or more lots within the area of jurisdiction of the association as described in the Articles of Amendment and the Modified Protective Covenants of the association and shall contribute the annual membership fee determined for a particular year by the corporation's Board of Directors. All membership fees shall be determined by the Board of Directors on an annual basis. Each lot shall be entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the corporation's members. Memberships shall not be transferable except upon sale of the member's property.
Committee Notes
🔴 Fix needed. Tying membership to fee payment likely conflicts with RCW 64.90.300 — under WUCIOA, owners become members by operation of law, not by payment. The board's unchecked authority to set annual fees lacks the member ratification process now required by RCW 64.90.525. Suggested language: "Membership attaches to ownership and is not contingent on payment of assessments, except as provided by law. Annual assessments shall be established pursuant to a budget process consistent with RCW 64.90.525, including member ratification rights."