- What is the Purpose of GHDHA ?
- Where is the Historical District?
- Who can belong to the Association?
- How much does it cost to belong?
- How do I join?
- When are the meetings?
The purpose of the GHDHA is:
a) to preserve, protect and enhance the beauty, character, and heritage of the Georgetown Historic District;
b) to promote the cooperation and interchange of ideas among the property owners on matters and issues of common interest;
c) to protect the health and safety of its residents;
d) to promote improvements in the city's infrastructure and to support city initiatives deemed favorable;
e) to insure that the pros and cons of any material issues are communicated to the membership and to other interested parties;
f) when appropriate, to attempt to influence the, outcome of material issues by speaking with a unified voice to appropriate levels of government, other institutions and the public at large.
The boundaries of the Historic District in Georgetown, SC, for the purpose of membership shall include the south side of Church Street, extending to Meeting Street to the East and Wood Street to the West and bounded by the Sampit River beyond Front Street.
Presently, Voting Members shall be adult owner(s) of a single family residence in the Historic District who resides South
Carolina. A member may also be the owner of a B&B who occupies the B&B as their primary residence. To be a member in good standing and eligible to vote on affairs of the Association, a family must have paid the annual dues for the year in which the annual meeting is held. Entitlement to vote is limited to one vote per household.
The Board of Directors may also grant Auxiliary Membership status to any person who has an interest in
the affairs of the Historic District. Auxiliary Members may attend meetings and have access to the members’ web site. Auxiliary Members
may NOT hold office in the Association and may NOT vote in membership meetings.
Presently, annual dues are $5.00 for an individual and $10.00 for a family.
You can join by completing the membership form and paying your annual dues. Click here for more information.
Membership meetings are held 4 times a year and will be announced on this web site.
|
