If you are a Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. (RCSC) Member in good standing and feel that you could contribute to the continuing and future success of the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc., you are encouraged to consider running for the Board of Directors (Board).
The requirements are as follows:
All Board candidates must submit a fully completed RCSC petition signed by one hundred (100) or more RCSC Members in good standing, as well as the completion of other forms provided in the RCSC Board Candidate Packet, such as a resume and list of goals, which must be completed and submitted to the Board Office in October, with a precise return date announced each year by the end of May.
Candidates must personally appear with their RCSC Member card to obtain a packet at the Board Office located in the lower level of the Lakeview Recreation Center, 10626 W Thunderbird Blvd (northeast corner of Del Webb & Thunderbird Blvd), during the hours of 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Packets are generally available the first week of June, with a precise start date announced each year by the end of May.
Board Candidates should have the following:
The RCSC Board of Directors consists of nine (9) volunteer (that means non-paid) Board members, of which three Board members are elected annually. The term for an elected Board member is generally three (3) years with a six (6) year or maximum of two (2) term limit. In the event that more than three (3) vacancies exist, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes after the three (3) three-year terms are filled shall fill the next longest vacant term.
Yes, as per the Corporate Bylaws, the Corporation provides Directors and Officers liability insurance for all RCSC Board of Directors and Officers. However, should a Board member take actions on behalf of the Board or Corporation without prior approval of the majority of the Board, such actions may deem them personally liable without the protection of the Directors & Officers liability insurance.
Only RCSC Members in good standing. RCSC Members are Deeded Real Estate Owners of property located in Sun City AZ. RCSC Members must be a Sun City AZ property owner 55 years of age or older (unless qualified under spousal exemption) and occupy the Sun City AZ property as his/her primary Arizona residence unless his/her other Arizona residence is farther than seventy-five (75) miles from Sun City AZ.
RCSC Board Candidates are introduced at the monthly Board meetings (typically the second Monday and last Thursday of each month) once candidate verification is complete. Then a series of “Meet the Candidates” forums are held during the month of November where candidates can express their views and answer questions from RCSC Members and the Election Committee. In addition, specific areas are provided at RCSC facilities for campaign literature.
As per the Corporate Bylaws, elections are held on the second Tuesday in December each year at the Lakeview Recreation Center. Electronic voting commences one month prior to Election Day. RCSC Members in good standing will be able to cast ballots online from any computer until 4pm on Election Day. For any RCSC Members without computer access or those who would prefer to vote in person, Absentee Ballots are available through the Board Office and paper ballots can be cast at Lakeview Center on Election Day from 8am to 4pm.
Yes, absentee ballots can be obtained by contacting the Board Office at 623-561-4620 or via email at boardoffice@suncityaz.flywheelsites.com
A press conference is generally held immediately following the election to announce the election results and at the December monthly Board meeting, the new RCSC Board of Directors are formally installed.
