Committees

Membership / Parking Committee

The membership committee is responsible for the recruitment, selection and welcoming of new members. Members of the committee review applications to the co-op and make recommendations to the board regarding New Members. They organize and attend interviews and advise the board on membership matters. The membership committee is also responsible for assigning reserved parking spots and monitoring parking policies.

Social Committee

Bringing a sense of community living is the foundation for a successful housing cooperative. The social committee at LPM offers members an opportunity to engage, build friendships, and bring families closer together. The committee organizes and facilitates gatherings and activities for members to participate in with their families and neighbours to share experiences and bring meaning and purpose to community living.

Website Committee

The website committee plans and maintains the co-op website. They advise the web developers and create and organize content on the website. Activities include attending meetings, creating content and website administration.

Landscaping Committee

Organizes landscaping activities and advises the board on matters regarding the trees, shrubs, rocks, pathways, and other natural assets of the co-op. Activities include managing gardening events, landscaping planning and advising. Landscaping work parties occur throughout the year and are usually attended by all co-op members.

Maintenance Committee

Our Maintenance Committee is dedicated to ensuring the upkeep and safety of our cooperative housing community. We work closely with our members, management, and service providers to address repairs, maintenance requests, and long-term improvements. By overseeing routine inspections and coordinating necessary work, we strive to keep our shared spaces well-maintained and functional for everyone.

Policy and Procedures Committee

The policy and procedures committee takes input on direction from members, and drafts policies to be recommended to the board, based on their feedback. Policies are then voted for by members in general meetings.

Board of Directors

The board of directors is responsible for running the co-op’s day-to-day activities and planning for the future of the co-op. They liaise with our management company and all the subcommittees. The directors field questions and concerns from members on all aspects of co-op life and operation. Board of directors positions are elected by the membership for a two-year term.