Living in a ROC

Living in a ROC community is different than living in a commercially-owned park. This type of community living is unique – homeowners in resident-owned communities are not simply tenants in a park, they are Members of a ROC and owners of a business. As a Member of the ROC, it is important to understand that:

• The ROC is a non-profit corporation incorporated under section 35-2-118 of the Montana Code Annotated, Non-profit Corporations. It is owned by its Members. Individual homeowners do not own the land underneath their neighborhood; the ROC does.
• The ROC has Member-approved Bylaws which spell out how the business is governed.
• The ROC is democratically governed by a one-Member, one vote system. Each Memberhousehold has equal decision-making authority.
• New homeowners moving into the ROC are required to become Members and enter into an Lease Agreement, binding them to the Bylaws and Community Rules.
• Members elect a Board of Directors to carry out the day-to-day tasks of running the ROC. The Board then appoints committees to take on other tasks.
• Members have control over big decisions, such as carrying charges (rent), approving the annual budget, electing a Board and amending the Bylaws or Community Rules.
• Members can be expelled from the ROC (which is different than being evicted from the community) for obstructing the management of the ROC. This is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly – Members who are expelled lose voting privileges and typically pay a higher lot rent.

ROC Membership has rewards, rights and responsibilities. The strength of a resident-owned community is directly related to the participation and commitment of its Members. By participating in the ROC, Members can help reduce costs, build a vibrant neighborhood and grow as leaders. Participation includes everything from baking brownies for the annual community barbecue to operating the well system, from an hour a month to a two-year commitment on the Board of Directors.