A full list of what your dues cover can be found in the Budget, but here's a quick breakdown:
Pool maintenance and upkeep
Pool Facility maintenance and upkeep
Reserves (to pay for long term repairs to pools/landscaping/roofing, etc.)
Common area landscaping & irrigation (for the common area throughout the association)
Weed abatement of the hillsides backing up to homes and throughout the association
Insurance on the common areas
Administrative expenses (management, tax prep, mailings, legal fees, etc.)
Utilities (gas, electric, water) for the pool and common areas