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911 Main Street
Garland, TX. 75040


Phone
: 972-276-1139
Fax:     972-272-6813


Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday-Friday
Closed 12 PM - 1 PM
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Lake Cities Association of Realtors Committees                                             

 


Affiliate Committee 

The Affiliate Committee shall consist of not less than eight (8) members and shall meet on call or on demand agreed to by the Committee Chairperson and the Association Executive.  Its function is to create and maintain ways to increase communication between REALTOR® members and affiliate members as well as the development of ways to promote the affiliate's businesses.  The Chairperson encourages affiliate participation in Association Committee work, provides a forum whereby members can voice their opinions on mutually beneficial issues and to work closely with other standing Committees in providing assistance and expertise.  The Committee Chairperson introduces new Affiliate members at Association functions and furnishes information and flyers to staff for dissemination to the membership.

 2008 Chair - Donna Latham

 

Budget/Finance/Audit Committee
 

The Budget/Finance/Audit Committee will consist of the Treasurer, the immediate past President and three REALTOR® members.  The Treasurer shall serve as a chairperson of this Committee and the President Elect/Vice President shall serve as ex officio.  Meets on call or on demand agreed to by the Committee Chairperson and the Association Executive.

2008 Chair - Rodney Rowan   



Bylaws Committee  

Reviews and recommends changes to Bylaws and Statement of Policy of the Association.  Meets on call or on demand. 

2008 Chair - Dave Pittman



Education

Provides open communication to the membership regarding industry updates and the ever-changing issues from the Texas Real Estate Commission, TAR and NAR.  This Committee provides educational opportunities through seminars and other programs that are relevant to the enhancement of the real estate profession.   Meets on call or on demand.

 

2008 Chair - Jeanie Martin

 

 

Governmental Affairs/Legislative

Ensure that the general membership is keenly aware of all legislative affecting the real estate profession and promote individual and association issues in the legislative process.  Attend as many political functions as possible, monitor speeches of local, state and national candidates, and incumbent local, state and national officials to determine their position on matters affecting the real estate industry.  Prepare a detailed written report on each political function attended, detailing issues discussed and action taken.  Monitor and inform the board of directors and membership on local, state and national issues affecting the membership, the industry, and private property rights.  Establish and mobilize “call to action” network on urgent and pending legislation.

2008 Chair - Richard Poole



MLS Committee

Coordinates the MLS programs.  The MLS Committee will select a representative to serve on the NTREIS user’s task force and attend all NTREIS Board of Directors meetings.  Meets on call or demand.

2008 Chair - Terry Smith



Membership/Services Committee

Reviews applications for Association membership and submits them to the Board of Directors for approval.  Encourages and solicits non-members and affiliates to join.  The Committee may make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding improvements to membership services, or addition to membership services.  Meets on call or on demand.

 2008 Chair - Shawn Stephens



Nominating Committee

The nominating Committee shall comprise of nine (9) members.  The immediate past President will be chairman.  The other members will be one (1) additional past President, two (2) current members of the Board of Directors, two (2) Heads of Firm and three (3) Realtor members who are not Heads of Firm.  A quorum of two-thirds (2/3) of the Committee membership must be present to conduct business. Selects nominees for annual Directorship elections.  Also selects recipients of various awards as outlined in this statement of policy.  Meets on call.

 2008 Chair - Richard Poole

 


 

Orientation Committee
 

The Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining an Orientation program for new and reinstated members.  Members of the Committee periodically audit the Orientation course and evaluate its effectiveness.   Meets on call or on demand agreed to by the Committee Chairperson and the Association Executive.

 

2008 Chair - Terry Smith

 

Professional Standards Committee

The Lake Cities Association of REALTORS®, along with the Grand Prairie Board of REALTORS®, the Ellis-Hill County Association of REALTORS®, and the Northeast Tarrant County Association of REALTORS® operate under a Cooperative Enforcement Agreement to provide a consolidated pool of Professional Standards Committee Members.  Members and prospective members must attend the Professional Standards Workshop as outlined in the Bylaws.  Meets on call or on demand.

 

 

 

Public Relations Committee
 

Coordinates publicizing of Association activities and actively encourages new membership applications.  Meets on call or on demand.

 

2008 Chair - Keta Woods

 

 

 

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee shall, each year in advance, secure a meeting place for the upcoming year's Installation of Officers and Dinner and plans and arranges the annual Installation Dinner and other social functions held by the Association.  Only Committee authorized to solicit Affiliate donations except others specifically authorized by Board of Directors.  Meets on call or demand.

 2008 Chair - Bea McCoy



TREPAC Committee

Promotes work of the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee.  Meets on call or demand.

 2008 Chair - Kristy Osborn




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