Membership. At or over sixty years of age, each owner or part owner of a residential lot of Academy Village becomes a member of the ASA. Additionally, each non-owner at or over sixty who resides in or occupies a residential lot is also a member of the ASA.
The lot owner(s) are responsible to pay or to arrange payment of a monthly fee of $75.00 for each ASA member who resides in or occupies the owners’ lot during that month.
Note that the fee is required for each member who is a legal resident, regardless of whether he or she is physically present or not.
Note that the fee is required for each member who is a renter, regardless of whether they are physically present or not.
Note that no fee is required for visitors.
Residents of the Arizona Service Corporation’s (ASC’s) Villas will have all privileges of attendance and participation in ASA activities offered to either the Village or the surrounding community. Dues and fees for Villa residents will be negotiated between the ASA and ASC.
Waivers
Member requests for waivers in paying ASA dues or fees will be submitted to the ASA President. The President will review the request, prepare an anonymous package that does not include the identity of the person(s) making the request, and present the package it to the ASA finance committee for approval. The packages will be approved or denied by the ASA Finance Committee. If no Finance Committee is formed, the request can be approved or denied by the Executive Committee or the entire Board.
Reasons for Waivers or Reductions:
- Physical or mental disability. Members who become permanently disabledto the extent they are unable to attend or participate in any ASA program offerings may request a waiver of dues. Individual requests for this disability waiver shall be provided in writing addressed to the ASA President together with appropriate evidence from a health-care professional.
- Financial disability. Members who are unable to pay their full dues for financial reasons may request a temporary reduction of their dues, ordinarily for a period of 12 months or less. Requests shall be provided in writing addressed to the ASA President together with (1) a payment plan and (2) appropriate evidence such as a letter from a certified financial advisor or a copy of the most recent tax return.
Procedure
The ASA will maintain an account for each residential property lot in Academy Village. The lot owner(s) will provide the ASA office current information on how many members are residing in or occupying each lot. The lot owners will be responsible for non- payment of dues and fees.