Governance Documents
Miccosukee Land Co-op governing documents and adopted policies. These are reference copies. Consult the official MLC sources for authoritative versions.
Governing Documents
Foundational documents that establish the legal and operating framework for the Miccosukee Land Co-op.
Articles of Incorporation of the Miccosukee Land Co-op, Inc. (OCR — proofread before relying on specific wording).
The bylaws (constitution) of the Miccosukee Land Co-op, Inc., as amended May 2016.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Miccosukee Land Cooperative, as amended June 2019.
MLC financial plan adopted by Town Council November 2022, covering investment management and assessment recommendations.
Policies
Adopted MLC policies, procedures, and guidelines, listed alphabetically.
The MLC Bylaws specify that the ultimate decision-making power is in the hands of the membership.
Administrative items: standard operating procedure EXPLANATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS What are administrative items?
Everything submitted must be clearly marked “For Publication.” Articles must say who submitted them.
Arrears Assessment Collection Policy The MLC Arrears Assessment Collection Policy outlines the Cooperative’s policy in collecting delinquent assessments: 1) Coordinator’s Actions for Collecting Arrea…
Assessment Policy re Multiple but Not Identical Ownership Assessment policy re multiple but not identical ownership When MLC members own more than one parcel of land, but not all owners on the deeds a…
BB guns, slingshots, bows and arrows, air rifles, and the like: must be operated only under close, direct adult supervision for children under 16 years of age.
Because of our respect for the power of fire and our concern for the safety of our residents, land and other property, Town Council has adopted these guidelines for bonfires at the fire ring on common…
Guidelines for Bulletin Board at MLC Mailbox Passed by Town Council April 2005 According to 4/14/05 email from Ed Deaton First: Please sign and date your notices.
Community Center Use & Rental Policy and Procedures 1.
Community Center: Borrowing of CC Tables and Chairs Policy Policy Regarding Borrowing of CC Tables and Chairs If you, as a member of MLC or Sunrise, would like to borrow tables and chairs for use at M…
CONFLICT RESOLUTION TEAM PROCEDURES Introduction: The Conflict Resolution Team (CRT) is intended to help the Miccosukee Land Cooperative (MLC) residents handle conflict and to supplement Article XV, S…
“Heavy equipment” refers to backhoes, excavators, large trucks or vans such as moving vans and cement trucks, and similar equipment.
Land Transfer Policy and Procedures Preamble: Land Transfer policies are subject to Article III, Transfer of Property, in the Miccosukee Land Co-op, Inc.’s (MLC) Declaration of Covenants and Restricti…
Guidelines for Art Installations along Memory Pathway A description of the proposed art work and its proposed location shall be published in the Alternate Current beforehand.
Motorized Vehicle Policy The following was adopted by Town Council as policy: Motorized vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers on roads is illegal.
Neighborhood Security Policy Approved by Town Council 6/15/17, replacing Notification of Sheriff Policy When confronted with circumstances that are threatening or annoying, assess the threat level to …
Preamble: Article XIV, section 1, of the Covenants & Restrictions, states that “Residents and children of members may petition the Governing Board for specified voting privileges.” Article I, section …
Pets MLC Pet Policy People have license to walk through our community in peace and to live in our community in peace.
Proposals for Town Council: Policies and Procedures A.
Ballot Initiative Process In addition to current proposal processes, the following procedure will be allowed as an experiment.
Tractor Use Areement The Miccosukee Land Co-op Tractor Use Agreement August 2020 By signing below, I hereby agree that I am over the age of 18, that I am responsible, that I understand and will abide …
Current version approved: August 2020 INTRODUCTION The tractor is a significant asset for the co-op.
MLC Voting Policy Elections Committee Town Council recognizes an Elections Committee who shall administer elections.
MLC Voting Procedures These are guidelines; unlike the voting policy, the Elections Committee is allowed to revise these procedures as circumstances warrant.
Nonmember Voting Policy Preamble: Article XIV, section 1, of the Covenants & Restrictions, states that “Residents and children of members may petition the Governing Board for specified voting privileg…