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It appears to me when someone is elected to office their first thought is, "We must approve some rules to let the people know we are doing something." It sounds logical to me when you think about what the Federal Government, state, county, city and homeowners association have done to us in the past. Let's just think about our rules and regulations that we live by each day. There are 51 pages of Rules and Regulations plus 21 pages of Architectural Rules listed in our phone book. These are the rules and regulations we talk about and complain about when the subject comes up. By the way, that is only part of our every day control of activities, we should not forget our "governing documents." There are hundreds and hundreds of pages of C C & R's and By-Laws our founding fathers and the State of California established to govern our complex. We know without them our world, our lives could not exist. To keep order, rules and regulations and laws are necessary. So what are we really complaining about? Perhaps two things: too many rules and regulations and the lack of enforcement. Rules and regulations should not be enacted if there are others that can be expanded and cover the situation. There are some that are redundant. We have road signs that tell us what to do. Why do we need rules to tell us to read the signs to tell us what to do? Enforcement! That is the main problems with rules and regulations. If you do not enforce the rules, why have the rules? If you selectively enforce the rules, why have the rules? Our enforcement is reactive. If someone complains about something or somebody, we enforce the rule. No complaint, no enforcement. Every time residents get together at some district event, or party at the clubhouses, we hear the same discussions about our rules. The basic question is, do we want enforcement of our rules or not? Do we want our patrols to issue tickets, issue citations for other violations, or administrative personnel issuing citations for violations? There are homeowners associations who allow the issuing of tickets or citations. They have hearing boards who make decisions to fine or not fine residents. Their automobile and golf cart violations have been reduced by 80 percent or more. It all depends on how serious you feel the problem is at Sun Lakes and what is the best solution for all of us. As a homeowner you have a right to voice an opinion. Delegate assembly RepoRt Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly 4 | sun lakes lIfestyles | auGust 2014 | CommunIty news A free presentation for Sun Lakes Residents titled " 11 Simple and Inexpensive Actions to Save Water and Money in Your Landscape," will be Tues., Aug. 19 at 6 pm in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Susan Savolainen, an experienced landscape manager, will discuss why we need to use water efficiently and will outline 11 actions homeowners can take to improve their irrigation systems and maintain plant materials in landscapes. Over 60 percent of residential water use in inland Southern California is for landscape irrigation. As California experiences one of the worst droughts in history, the efficient use of water, especially outdoor usage, is critical. This presentation is being provided through the efforts of the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency. So join us and learn how to save water and money and have a beautiful, healthy yard. hOw tO save water & MOney On yOur landscape REMINDER: DIstRIcts 11 & 15 GOLf tOuRNAMENt The 21st Annual Golf Tournament will be Aug. 30. Reservation forms are available in both Pro Shops and the Main Clubhouse Lobby. Details of the tournament are on the reservation form. Open to all Sun Lakes residents and guests. DIstRIcts 21, 22, 23 fAsHION sHOW – fRI., Oct. 10: HELP! The Beatles are coming to District 21, 22, and 23's Annual Fashion Show. Please save the date for this wonderful event. We will have food to delight, clothes you will find very interesting, and chances to win great prizes. dIstrIct bu Z Z