Election Information

Elections for the Directors of the Board of Green Mountain Water & Sanitation District are held every two years, on an even numbered year. There are five members on the Board of Directors, three members being elected one year, and two members at the next election. Board members are homeowners in the District. They are elected to four-year term with a limit of two terms.

To vote in an election for the Board of Directors, persons are required to sign a self-affirmation form at one of the polling places. This states that the individual is currently a State of Colorado registered voter, has been a resident, taxpayer or spouse of a taxpayer of real or personal property within the boundaries of the District, for more than 30 days.

Responsibilities of Board Members 

The Board of Directors for Green Mountain Water & Sanitation District are required to attend monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. They are also asked to attend conferences and seminars addressing current issues for water and sanitation districts.

It is the responsibility of the board members at the monthly meetings to discuss current issues and problems relating to the operations of the District. The topics can range from setting new water and sewer rates and establishing operating procedures, to deciding on capital improvement projects for the coming year. Each month the board members review the previous month's expenses and discuss future expenditures for the District. This is also the time when concerned homeowners can bring different issues and problems to the board for consideration. Board members are also expected to be aware of current issues such as water restrictions and development projects that might affect the homeowners of Green Mountain Water & Sanitation District.

Budgetary Information

The budget is prepared on an accrual basis of accounting. The budget is prepared by the district manager and submitted to the Board of Directors by October 15, of each year, and is open for public comment any time prior to adoption which is not before the second Tuesday in December. For budgetary purposes, Depreciation is not considered expenditure and System Development Fees are considered income. The Board of Directors annually reviews the water and sewer user charges are necessary for each budget year. The District is debt free and does not collect property taxes to operate. The District currently relies on revenue received from water and sewer user fees to fund the District operations.