Residents’ Council Committees

Reviews existing Bylaws as circumstances dictate and prepare any changes requiring vote by the Residents’ Council or the Residents’ Association, maintains and updates the Policies and Procedures Manual, and provides revised copies to the Council.

The Communications Committee uses all available means of communication to publicize activities of the Residents’ Council. The Chair of the Website Subcommittee is not required to be a member of the Council but shall report to the Communications Committee Chair.

Searches for ways to conserve resources including suggestions from the residents, cooperates with management to encourage efficient resource usage, encourages the conservation of resources, supports green initiatives, and reports the results and status of all activities to the Charlestown Community.

Assesses and advises all aspects of dining service and catering by meeting on a regular basis with the Manager of each of the dining entities in order to enhance the dining experience of the Charlestown resident community.

Monitors and reviews financial matters pertaining to Charlestown Community, Inc. Keeps residents informed of significant developments and promotes ways to reduce waste and control expenses.

Reviews with the Grounds Department the natural and landscaped outdoor environment of the Charlestown campus including flora and fauna; assesses the use of external community resources, and maintains contact with functioning committees such as the Nature Trail.

Promotes the health and well-being of the residents of Charlestown by working with the independent living and extended care professional staff through consultation, collaboration, and promotion of health­ related programs for the community. See their Posts.

Surveys the cleanliness and aesthetic aspects of indoor public common areas of the Charlestown campus and maintains liaison with the housekeeping staff.

Assesses and advises General Services regarding function and condition of structural, mechanical, and electrical elements on the Charlestown campus.

Coordinates all aspects of recruitment, publicity, and the election process for membership to the Residents’ Council as described in the Association Bylaws.

Informs and educates Charlestown residents on internal and external security and safety issues in consultation and collaboration with security staff and management.