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Originally Posted by ncarvalho
Very interesting, Advogado. If I understand you correctly this is a conflict of interest. I wonder if, in the charter of POA, there is an code of ethics/ conduct that address this situation or guidances on how to handle decisions when a conflict of interest arises.
I read material from POA from time to time, which indicated to me the staff at POA trends to look for members best interest. I did not realize (probably because I did not get involved in checking governance issues) of the engagement with the Developer. I shall take time and learn more about this, as I am not (yet) a full time resident at TV.
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If you do some reading on the history of the POA, you will find that Mr. Morse did at one time belong to the POA. He disassociated himself from this group when it turn out to be a gripe session from individuals about their problems which didn't always involve the entire community well-being.
It wasn't that he didn't think they had a right to exist, he was far more interested in a group with committees that tackled major issues that may occur within The Villages and not so much the smaller issues for which there were already avenues for resolution. The POA has tackled some larger issues but does more, shall we say "nitpicking" at smaller issues that really don't involve the developer, ie; seatbelts on golf carts, etc.
I agree that there is a place for the POA since it brings peace of mind to some residents in the fact that it exists. If the Morse's ever pack up their buckboard and leave, we'll join immediately.