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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | AUGUST 2018 | 11 Rule Change Concerning Golf Procedures PROPOSED RULE CHANGE NOTIFICATION # 18-10 The Board reviewed the following proposed amendment, to the Sun Lakes Country Club Homeowners Association General Statement of Rules and Regulations (revised February 1, 2018 edition), that appears on the Association's website (sunlakescc.com) and are available in the administration office (please reference ARTICLE IV – General Rules, Section 4.02 Community - Rule #3, at its May 23, 2018 Open Session meeting. The Board will vote upon the proposed amendment at its August 22, 2018 Open Session Meeting, following publication in the July 2018 edition of Lifestyles. If the Board votes in favor of the proposed rule change it would go into effect September 1, 2018. PURPOSE: The purpose of the proposed rule changes the Golf Cart standards in the General Rules. EFFECT: By adding language, the rule will provide direction on seeking specification for acceptable golf carts before purchasing a golf cart. Further, all golf carts must be registered at the Administration office. Strikethrough = Text to be deleted. Bold, Italic and Underlined Text = Text to be added ARTICLE IV – General Rules 3. Only battery powered golf carts (excluding golf course maintenance vehicles) are permitted on the Association golf courses. Specification for acceptable golf carts are available in the pro shop. Obtain this specification document before purchasing a golf cart that will be used on Association golf courses. All golf carts must be registered with the administration office. Contact the golf pro shop for information on registering your golf cart and/or a complete set of golf course facility rules. SUN LAKES COUNTRY CLUB GOLF CART STANDARDS The purpose of the following standards for electric carts, or other conveyances, suitable for use on the golf courses is for turf protection. Therefore, weight, tire types and tread are most important. 1. A privately-owned golf cart must be battery powered. 2. Curb or dry weight must not exceed 1,300 pounds. 3. The minimum width of cart tires must be 8 inches. 4. Any exceptions to the golf cart standards (i.e. specialty carts, golf boards, scooters, etc.) must be approved by the Golf Advisory Committee. 5. Permission for an exception must be presented in writing. With a picture of the vehicle and its tires (specs of weight and tire width and type) to the pro shop staff. The staff will submit the request for an exemption to the GAC for a ruling. The GAC meets on the second Monday of the month. The committee will hold a special meeting to review the application if necessary. 6. Golf carts approved for golf course use prior to the adoption of this policy will be allowed. 7. Purchase of new tires for a previously approved cart must meet the tire standards. 8. The following Attachment A: graphically shows acceptable and unacceptable tire types and tread patterns. PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENT NOTIFICATION ATTACHMENT A: TYPICAL TIRE AND TREAD TYPES

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