About Us
The Hill & Harbour Neighborhood Association (HHNA) is a volunteer organization created to promote public safety and civic awareness, to connect neighbors, as well as to organize community events and beautification projects in the historic Hill & Harbour District of East Greenwich, RI.
The HHNA as an organization shall remain neutral on town initiatives and capital projects, except as they pertain to public safety.
Goals
- To significantly revitalize the Historic continuity and nature of this district.
- To encourage increased participation in the neighborhood association through activities, events, and positive communication.
- To increase the neighborhood influence on local officials and staff through participation in local government events and meetings.
Vision
To maintain and enhance the historic quality of our neighborhood while encouraging friendly communication amongst our neighbors and expressing interest and opinions of all to our local government officials.
Values
Trust • Respect • Communication
Association Bylaws
Review the governing rules and structure of the Hill & Harbour Neighborhood Association below.
View Complete HHNA Bylaws
ARTICLE I. MEMBERSHIP
- The membership of this association shall be comprised of residents and business owners within the Hill & Harbour and surrounding areas.
- A Voting Member shall be a resident household, business owner or property owner within the boundaries of the neighborhood. Each household or property owner within the neighborhood shall be entitled to one vote.
- Dues will be determined by the voting members and are discretionary; they will be used to help defray costs, i.e., mailing, printing, supplies, etc.
- Membership shall not be denied on the basis of views or opinions contrary to the goals and purposes of the association.
ARTICLE II. OFFICERS
- The voting members of the neighborhood association shall nominate and elect the officers of the association. The officers of this association shall hold offices for a term of one (1) year or until successors are elected. The term of office shall begin at the close of the Annual Meeting. Until greater established, the officers of the association shall have One (1) Chair or Two (2) Co-Chairs, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
- One of the Co-Chairs shall call and preside at all meetings, shall act for and in behalf of the membership of the association, shall appoint any special committees necessary for the operation of the association business, and shall act as official spokesperson for the association.
- The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chair, assume all of the duties of that office and shall be responsible for publicity and notifications of meetings of the association.
- The Secretary shall keep a permanent record of all formal meetings and all legal documents and legal transactions of the association. The secretary shall transcribe the minutes of each meeting and shall maintain a file copy of same and submit a copy of these minutes for communication purposes to all members.
- The Treasurer shall keep all financial receipts and a permanent record of all financial business of the association. An up-to-date financial report shall be submitted at each meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for membership.
- The Membership Director will be responsible for managing membership and communication with members.
- Any officer can be removed from office by a 2/3rds majority vote of the membership after a special meeting has been requested at least ten (10) working days in advance.
ARTICLE III. COMMITTEES
- The Chairs (s) shall have the power to appoint committees as necessary to implement the purposes of the charter.
- The Chairs (s) shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
