Village Grande at English Mill 
                        Charter 
             Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee 
       Mission: To provide opportunities for Homeowners/Residents and the Homeowners 
       Association of Village Grande of English Mill (HOA) to resolve disputes either between 
       Residents, or between Residents and the HOA, or between Residents and Committees. 
       This will provide an opportunity for the parties involved to resolve or clarify issues or 
       concerns with an alternative to litigation. 
       Vision: To provide an opportunity for the involved parties to present a concern or 
       dispute to  an independent, unbiased committee of their peers to reach a mutually 
       satisfactory resolution to their dispute. 
       Values: The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADR) will treat all members of 
       the Community with respect as each participant presents their concern. The Committee 
       will conduct all meetings in a good faith manner with the intention to resolve the issues 
       between the parties 
       Objectives: The ADR Committee is responsible for working with Residents and/or the 
       Board of Trustees of VGEM to assist in resolving items and issues of concern within the 
       community. 
          1. A written request must be made in writing and submitted to the Community
       Manager. The form must be completed in its entirety before submission to the 
       Committee. A desired outcome must be included in the request. 
          2. Once notified by the Community Manager that an ADR request has been
       made, the committee will advise the parties as to procedures, timelines and process as 
       guided by the Village Grande at English Mill's Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy 
       (Policy 13, dated September 8, 2020). 
          3. Participants will be advised of the options for both mediation and arbitration
       along with the limitations, constraints, and guidelines of each option. 
          4. The Committee will keep accurate and detailed records of the Committee's
       activities. 
          5. Confidentiality must be maintained for all parties involved.
          6. A written report and agreement will be submitted to the Community Manager
       and filed in the participants permanent home record. 
       Adopted August 9, 2023 
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            Scope of Authority: 
                   1. Both the New Jersey Condominium Act                      q and the
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            Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act (PREDFDA , N.J.S.A. 45:22A-21 
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            et se ., re uires Homeowners Associations to provide a "fair and efficient" alternative to 
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            litigation for unit owners to resolve "housing related", (not personal , disputes between 
            one another or with the association. 
                   2. By-Laws Article XII: Section 12.05 The ADR Committee shall have the duties
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            power and authority, by resolution of the Board of Trustees, to resolve disputes arisin
            under and enforce the provisions of the Governing Documents including the right to: 
                         a. Impose cease and desist orders.
                         b. Levy fines pursuant to Section 12.02 to the extent permitted by law.
            Membership: 
                  1. Per the New Jersey Condominium Act and the Planned Real Estate
            Development Full Disclosure Act no member of the ADR Committee may be an officer 
            of the Association or a unit owner involved in the dispute. Employees of the Association 
            cannot be the provider unless the dispute is between two-unit owners. 
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                  2. Members will be appointed by the Board of Trustees and may be removed b
            the Board of Trustees.  The Board will appoint a Chairperson from the membership of 
            the Committee. 
            This Charter may be reviewed or revised as necessary by the Board of Trustees. 
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            Adopted August 9, 2023 
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