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Committee Updates –  Policies & Procedures – Responsibilities & Members
2006 Committee Chairs are listed below. Membership will be updated as the names become available.
Legal Committee
Membership Committee
Building and Grounds Committee
Capital Improvements Committee
Audit Committee
Neighborhood Issues Committee
Insurance Committee
Finance Committee
Rep. On Watergate Complex Council
Member Welfare Committee
Safety and Security Committee

Policies And Procedures
of May 23, 2001; revised and adopted by Board of Directors June 22, 2005

Committees shall be advisory, not executive, in nature. The exceptions to this principle are:

a) The Membership Committee, to the extent provided in By-Law 6 and in its area of responsibility as established concurrently herewith.

b) The Capital Improvements Committee, to the extent provided in its area of responsibility as established concurrently herewith.

The function of committees shall be oversight in their areas as responsibility. In carrying out this function, committee shall:

a) monitor implementation of Board policies;

b) initiate, as needed, recommendations/policies in their areas for Board approval;

c) perform the substantive review of bids and contracts in their areas and make recommendation for action to the Board. (All contracts are to be signed by the President or his/her designee);

d) receive and resolve all resident complaints that have not been satisfied by Management. (If the committee is unable to resolve any complaint, it shall refer the complaint to the Board);

e) receive and evaluate at regular meetings the General Manager's Report on activities; and

f) carry out specifically delegated functions.

The Board shall name committees and appoint committee chairpersons and Chairpersons will appoint members with the approval of the president, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Consideration shall be given to the length of incumbency of committee chairpersons and members, and to staggering the terms of membership on committees so as to provide both for continuity and change.

Committees shall have the respective numbers of members (no limitation on the number of members) quorum of each Committee shall be a majority of the numbers in the committee.

Committee chairpersons shall normally be members of the Board, appointed by the president, and accountable to the Board. They shall serve as liaison between the committee and the Board. The qualifications of a chairperson shall include the ability to manage a committee.

Competence or a specific knowledge of the subject matter shall be the primary consideration in identifying prospective committee members. The chairperson will appoint the committee members with the approval of the president. In appointing committee members, the chair shall make an effort to achieve balanced representation, i.e., men and women, residents from North and south wings of WEI, long-time and more recent Members, etc.

The invitation to participate in committees should be widely and frequently circulated, the volunteers in response to such invitations should be listed on a roster for possible future membership. In inviting members to serve on standing or ad hoc committees, the Board shall draw on a roster that has been established for that purpose and maintained by the Secretary.

In general, no member, other than the Directors, shall serve on more than one standing committee so as to promote broader opportunities for participation by interested members.

The committee structure should be reviewed at least semi-annually, (first review right after the new Board is elected and second review on or before October 1 each year).

The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees.

Areas of Responsibility & Committee Members
established by Board of Directors June 22, 2005

Legal Committee

Area of Responsibility: Matters pertaining to Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws, and Rules and Regulations; Preparation of documents for Annual and Special Meetings of Members; Long range legal matters; Legal review of contracts referred to it by the Board; Determine that all expenditures and financial obligations of WEI are in accordance with appropriate guidelines and procedures; Advice to the Board, as requested; Liaison with WEI counsel

William G. Dakin, Esq. Apt. 517-S, X-6155, 625-0629 wgd35@comcast.net; Daniel Sheehan, Apt. 1004-N, x6083, 338-5929, dfsheehan@att.net; Louis Hering, Apt. 302-S, x6239, 965-8877, JA9-LO@comcast.net; Jaime Klima, Apt. 603-N, x6251, 333-1151, jaimeklima@comcast.net

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Membership Committee — Statutory

Area of Responsibility: Develop guidelines so as reasonably to assure prospective members' financial capacity; Review applications for transfer of Proprietary Lease and Occupancy Agreements, and all subleases and occupancy agreements for long-term guests; May approve, on behalf of the Board, applications to transfer Proprietary Lease and Occupancy Agreements, subleases and long-term occupancy agreements, by the unanimous vote of a quorum if the quorum includes a Board member. In all other cases, the Committee shall make a recommendation to the Board, which shall approve or disapprove the application, sublease or occupancy agreement by majority vote; Review governing documents and the Board's policies regarding insurance and repairs with all prospective members.

Nancy J. Hicks Co-Chair, Apt. 601-S, x6156, 965-3338; Audrey Wolf, Co-Chair, Apt. 702-N X 6058 965-3458 bigbad@earthlink.net; Tom Ward, Apt. 1112-S, x6222, 965-3331, tomward3@att.net; Alex Radin, Apt. 609-N, x6054, 338-0607, alexradin@aol.com; Margaret Gabriel, Apt. 1201-S, x6227, 965-0393, megabriel@aol.com; May-Belle Chadbourne, Apt. 717-S, x6184, 333-8728; Stephen Cohen, Apt. 912-N, x6078, 298-6747, scohen@brookings.edu; Marianne Gustafson, Apt. 707-S, x6175, 338-2709; Katayoun Ishaq, Apt. 612-S, x6166, 965-1936.

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Building and Grounds Committees — Advisory

Audrey Wolf, Chair, Apt. 702-N, x6058, 965-3456, bigbad@earthlink.net; Stephen Cohen, Apt. 912-N, x6078, 298-6747, scohen@brookings.edu; Rosalyn White, Apt. 1405-N, x6111, 965-2474; Martin Malkin, Apt. 1201-N, x6103, 965-2475; Kerry Stowell, Apt. 608-S, x6163, 333-7646, kstowell@erols.com. Focus upon pool: Carol Radin, Chair, Apt. 609-N, x6054, 338-0607 carolradin@aol.com; Julie Jacobson, Apt. 914-N, x6079, 625-9334, jacobson@stoiberandassociates.com: Barbara Spillinger, Apt. 607-S, x6162, 338-2079; Susan Trinter, Apt. 1017-S, x6213, 965-1973; Frances Rowan, Apt. 402-S, x6132, 333-7458. Focus upon landscaping and grounds: Ruth Vanheuven Apt. 902-N x6070 338-44811; David Beaver Apt. 710-N x6066 342-1384; Marcelon Kert Apt. 312-S x6128 338-2542. Focus upon decorating, lobby and hallways: Marjorie Weingold, Apt. 414-N, x6035, 625-6761; Gloria Horroworth, Apt. 401-N, x6025, 625-2588; Dr. Valentine Szybko, Apt. 1003-N, x6082, 337-5543

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Safety and Security — Advisory

Area of Responsibility: Security of Watergate East Building, Consider appointment of floor wardens (and alternates) willing and able to assume responsibility for execution of the emergency plan ultimately adopted.

Stephen Cohen, Apt. 912-N, x6078, 298-6747, scohen@brookings.edu; George Arnstein, Apt. 304-N, x6016, 965-1664; Daniel Sheehan, Chair, Apt. 1004-N, x6083, 338-5929, dfsheehan@att.net, Jack Olender, Apt. 1203-S, x6228, 338-5289, jhopc@olender.com

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Committee on Capital Improvements — Authorized

Area of Responsibility: In accordance with Article Eight of the Certificate of Incorporation, shall monitor the implementation of the renovation projects currently planned by Watergate East, recommend to the Board modifications as necessary or desirable and, request approval from the Board for the execution of contracts and the undertaking of commitments in connection therewith, subject to the limitations contained in the Funding Resolution adopted May 20, 1999, as modified on April 2, 2001; Monitor the repairs and renovations currently being done or planned by Trizec and Washington Gas Light and, on behalf of Watergate East, recommend to the Board modifications as necessary or desirable and, request approval from the Board for the execution of contracts and the undertaking of commitments in connection therewith, subject to the limitations specified above; Monitor and report to the Board on all other matters relating to the building and its equipment, including maintenance, repair, replacement and improvement; Provide a channel by which Members and Residents may bring to the attention of the Board any matters relating to the building, equipment, maintenance, cleanliness and appearance.

Richard Tager, Chair, Apt. 1017-S, x6213, 965-1973 rtager@ahd1.com; May-Belle Chadbourne, Apt. 717-S, x6184, 333-8728; Alex Radin, Apt. 609-N, x6054, 338-0607; Karen Rodd, Apt. 412-S, x6141, 944-8777 krodd@verizon.net; Martin Malkin, Apt. 1201-N, x6103, 965-2475; Tom Ward, 1114-S, x6222, 965-3331. Kioumars Aghezadeh, "Que",


Audit Committee

Area of Responsibility: Examine into scope of the audits currently being performed including meeting with representatives of the auditing firm on at least an annual basis; Provide a channel through which the auditing firm may raise any matters it deems appropriate.

Daniel Sheehan, Chair, Apt. 1004-N, x6083, 338-5929, dfsheehan@att.net, JudithEaton29@comcast.net; Jeff Binder, Apt. 1106-N, x6096, 965-0167; Dan Grossman, Apt. 1401-N, x6109, 965-2270; Mike Mussa, Apt. 701-S, x6169, 625-0902

Committee on Neighborhood Issues — Advisory

Area of Responsibility: Advises Board on all matters affecting the neighborhood.

Ronald Cocome, Chair, Apt. 308-S, x6125, 296-8647 RTC888888@hotmail.com; Marianne Gustafson, 707S, 338-2709, GustafsonM@Comcast.Net; Barbara Spillinger, Apt. 607-S, x6162, 338-2079, bspill@erols.com; Carolyn Long, Apt. 712-N, x6068, 333-6277; Margaret Gabriel, Apt. 1201-S, x6227, 965-0393; David Askins, Apt. 508-S, x6150, 721-5292; Hon. Madeleine Bordallo, Apt. 305-N, x6018, 338-0151

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Insurance Committee — Advisory

Area of Responsibility: Research and consultation with respect to scope of Watergate East's insurance coverage with special attention to possible expansion to cover certain damage to floors, ceilings, and interior walls of individual apartments; Monitor publication/republication to Members and residents of Board policies relating to obtaining and maintenance of personal property and liability insurance as now and hereafter required by Rule III - 4 of the Rules of Watergate East and with respect to emergency and non-emergency repairs; Monitor compliance with Board policies on such insurance and repairs.

Rosalyn White, Chair, Apt. 1405-N, x6111, 965-2474; Ron Cocome, Apt. 308-S X- 6125  296-8647 RTC888888@hotmail.com ; William Dakin, Apt. 517-S, x6155, 625-0629 wgd35@comcast.net; Jaime Klima, Apt. 603-N, x6251, 333-1151 jaimeklima@comcast.net.

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Finance Committee

Area of Responsibility: Establish purchasing policy and recommend to the Board; Establish yearly budget and recommend to the Board; Monitor the budget during the year; Review utilities and other expenses during the year.

Harry Trines, Chair, Apt. 710-N, x6066, 342-1384, htrines@imf.org; Dan Grossman, Apt. , Kenneth Birnbaum Apt. 11103S, x6215, 288-7093w; Alex Radin, Apt. 610-N, x6054, 338-0607, alexradin@aol.com

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Representative on Watergate Complex Council Appointed May 22, 2002

Area of Responsibility: Attends meetings of the Council, reports to Board of Directors on all issues involving the Council and/or Washington Gas Light; casts votes on the Council on behalf of Watergate East, seeking guidance from the Board where appropriate.

Richard Tager, Apt. 1017-S, x6213, Member, rtager@ahd1.com; Martin Malkin, Apt. 1201-N, x6103, 965-2475; Kioumars Aghazadeh, Apt. 210-N, x6238, Member/Manager, Que762@aol.com;