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Benefits of being a PDA Member
Dear Member, Welcome to the Petaluma Downtown Association! By joining our organization, you become part of a community of businesses, property owners, and individuals who are committed to maintaining the historic downtown as an active and dynamic retail center. It is only through the effort and commitment of people like you that our organization can accomplish its goals. Our Mission: "To enhance and contribute to the betterment of The Petaluma Historic Central Area and to enhance its position as the city's retail and commercial center."
The Association Board establishes goals as a result of input from our membership, but much of our work is accomplished by active committees including: Beautification, Marketing, Antique, Parking, Membership and Property Owners. These committees depend upon the volunteer work of members, and I hope that you will attend committee meetings that you are interested in. We are currently working on bringing you a quarterly online newsletter which will include a schedule of important events and meetings, and will report regularly on the activities of the committees, as well as on the activities of the board. Thank you for contributing to a healthy historic downtown. Sincerely, Karla Schikore, President 2011-2012
Petaluma Downtown Association Membership Protection Policy: If any Member reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of the Petaluma Downtown Association (PDA) is in violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the Board President.
It is the intent of PDA to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization’s goal of legal compliance. The support of all Members is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations.
A Member is protected from retaliation only if the Member brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of the PDA and provides the PDA with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to Members that comply with this requirement.
The PDA will not retaliate against a Member who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of the PDA or of another individual or entity with whom PDA has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy.
The PDA will not retaliate against Members who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of the PDA that a Member reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning the health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.
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