2021 Call for Volunteer Leadership

As part of the BRR Board, the Vice President will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the association, in support of the association’s mission. The Vice President will be the primary liaison between all BRR committees and the Board of Directors. The Vice President will also assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence (and in the absence of the President-Elect) and will assist the President in carrying out the functions of the office.

Term: January 2021–December 2024; One year as Vice President, then progress through the offices of President-Elect in 2021, President in 2023, then Immediate Past President in 2024.

Core Responsibilities:

• Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of BRR.
• Approve new member applications, as presented by the Director of Membership.
• Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
• Establish any dues and fees for services.
• Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison between all BRR committees and the Board of Directors.
• Serve on the Executive Committee.
• Assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence (and in the absence of the President-Elect) and assist the President in carrying out the functions of the office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help to promote the value of BRR to members and the community.
• Annually review the association’s strategic plan and guide the association accordingly.
• Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
• Direct the association’s investments based on recommendations by the Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
• Authorize association affiliations with other organizations.
• Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
• Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
• Other duties as directed by the President or membership.

Recommended Activities:

• Serve on at least one (1) BRR committee.
• Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
• Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.
• Make annual contribution to the REALTORS® Community Foundation.

Meetings and Event Attendance:

• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, coming prepared to conduct association business.
• National Legislative Meeting (annually in May).
• National Annual Convention (annually in November).
• State association meetings (annually in April and October).
• BRR Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Attend special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary
• Special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary.
• Participate in Board service projects, as applicable.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted in Section 11.5(c) of the Association’s Bylaws, “all candidates for election to the Association’s Board of Directors shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of the Association for the two (2) years immediately preceding the election, shall be a primary member of the Association at the time of application and election and shall maintain primary membership while on the board, and shall have served on at least one Association or Association subsidiary committee or task force. Additionally, candidates for an Officer position shall have served as a Member in good standing on the Board of Directors for at least one (1) year in the three (3) years immediately preceding the election.”

The State Director from BRR to Idaho REALTORS® (IR) will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the state association, in support of IR’s mission. More information about their programs is available at idahorealtors.com.

State Directors from BRR are also ex-officio, non-voting directors of the BRR Board or Directors, and while not required, are welcome to attend any BRR Board meeting.

Term: January 2021–December 2023. As noted in BRR’s Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, state directors shall serve an initial one (1) year term, renewable up to three (3) years maximum, as the membership count allows.

Meetings and Event Attendance:

• Two (2) IR Board of Directors meetings each year (April and October).
• IR Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary.
• Attend meetings of the BRR Board of Directors (optional).

Recommended Activities:

• Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
• Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, all candidates for an elected State Director position shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of BRR for the two (2) years immediately preceding the election; shall have attended at least one (1) state association board of directors meeting within the two (2) years immediately preceding the election; shall be a primary member of BRR at the time of application and election and shall maintain primary membership while on the board; and, shall have served on at least one (1) committee, task force, advisory group, board, etc., at BRR, IMLS, the Foundation, state or national associations.

The National Director from BRR to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) have duties and responsibilities for governing the association, and the association counts on directors to participate as we deliberate issues that impact members’ daily business lives. More information about being a national director and NAR’s various programs is available at nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/role-of-the-director and nar.realtor.

National Directors from BRR are also ex-officio, non-voting directors of the BRR Board of Directors, and while not required, are welcome to attend any BRR Board meeting.

Term: January 2021–December 2023. As noted in BRR’s Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, national directors shall serve an initial one (1) year term, renewable up to three (3) years maximum, if the membership remains above the count required for additional directors.

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• One (1) NAR Region 12 Meeting each year (February or March).
• Two (2) NAR Board of Directors meetings each year (May and November).
• Two (2) IR Board of Directors meetings each year (April and October).
• Special events, functions, and other association business, as necessary.
• Attend meetings of the BRR Board of Directors (optional).

Recommended Activities:

• Participate in local, state, and national legislative calls-to-action.
• Make annual RPAC investment of $99 or more.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted the Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, all candidates for the National Director position(s), whether elected or appointed, shall have been an active REALTOR^® Member of the Association for the five (5) years immediately preceding the election; shall have attended at least one (1) national association board of directors meeting within the five (5) years immediately preceding the election; shall have served on either the Association’s, state, or national Board of Directors or on a national association committee within the five (5) years immediately preceding the election; and, shall be a primary member of the Association at the time of application and election and shall maintain primary membership while on the board.

As part of the REALTORS® Community Foundation Board, the Vice President will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.

Term: January 2021–December 2023; One year as Vice President, then progress through the offices of President in 2021, President in 2023, then Immediate Past President in 2023.

Core Responsibilities:

• Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
• Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
• Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
• Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
• Administer the annual grant program.
• Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
• Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
• Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by BRR Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
• Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
• Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
• Other duties as directed by the President or membership.

Recommended Activities:

• Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS^® Community Foundation.
• Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• Four (4) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
• Foundation Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for the Vice President position, shall be a current member of the Foundation Board and a BRR Member in good standing, either REALTOR^® or Affiliate.

The Treasurer of the Boise Regional REALTORS^® Community Foundation Board will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.

Term: January—December 2021

Core Responsibilities:

• Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
• Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
• Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
• Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
• Administer the annual grant program.
• Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
• Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
• Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by BRR Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
• Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
• Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
• Other duties as directed by the President or membership.

Recommended Activities:

• Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS^® Community Foundation.
• Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• Four (4) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
• Foundation Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for the Treasurer position, shall be a current member of the Foundation Board and a BRR Member in good standing, either REALTOR^® or Affiliate.

A Director of the Boise Regional REALTORS^® Community Foundation Board will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.

Term: January—December 2021

Core Responsibilities:

• Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
• Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
• Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
• Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
• Administer the annual grant program.
• Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
• Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
• Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by BRR Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
• Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
• Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
• Other duties as directed by the President or membership.

Recommended Activities:

• Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS^® Community Foundation.
• Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• Four (4) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
• Foundation Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for appointment to the Foundation board of directors shall be BRR Members in good standing, either REALTORS^® or Affiliates.

A Director of the Boise Regional REALTORS^® Community Foundation Board will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.

Term: January—December 2021

Core Responsibilities:

• Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
• Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
• Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
• Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
• Administer the annual grant program.
• Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
• Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
• Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by BRR Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
• Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
• Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
• Other duties as directed by the President or membership.

Recommended Activities:

• Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS^® Community Foundation.
• Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• Four (4) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
• Foundation Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria: Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for appointment to the Foundation board of directors as the Elmore County representative shall be an Elmore County Member in good standing, either a REALTOR^® or Affiliate. If no member from Elmore County is interested to serve for the specified term, any other BRR member may be appointed.

A Director of the Boise Regional REALTORS^® Community Foundation Board will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation, in support of the Foundation’s mission. More information about their programs is available at boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/.

Term: January—December 2021

Core Responsibilities:

• Be informed about the mission, services, and policies of the Foundation.
• Attend Board meetings and come prepared to conduct Foundation business.
• Approve an annual budget and any deviations from that budget.
• Adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help to promote the value and good works of the Foundation to members and the community.
• Administer the annual grant program.
• Annually review the Foundation’s work plan and initiatives.
• Oversee bylaws and administrative policies and procedures.
• Direct the Foundation’s investments based on recommendations by BRR Treasurer and Financial Advisor.
• Elect someone to fill an unexpired term of a Director, in case of a vacancy.
• Responsible for making all decisions not otherwise delegable to a committee or staff person.
• Other duties as directed by the President or membership.

Recommended Activities:

• Make an annual contribution to the REALTORS^® Community Foundation.
• Participate in and help promote all Foundation fundraisers and service projects, as applicable.

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• Four (4) Foundation Board of Directors meetings each year.
• Foundation Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, service projects, functions, and other Foundation business, as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted in the Foundation’s Bylaws, all candidates for appointment to the Foundation board of directors as the Gem County representative shall be a Gem County Member in good standing, either a REALTOR^® or Affiliate. If no member from Gem County is interested to serve for the specified term, any other BRR member may be appointed.

The Director from BRR to Intermountain MLS (IMLS) will advise, govern, oversee policy, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the service, in support of IMLS’s mission. More information about their programs is available at imlsmembers.com.

Term: January 2021–December 2022

Meeting/Event Attendance:

• Up to twelve (12) IMLS Board of Directors meetings each year.
• IMLS Committee meetings, as necessary.
• Special events, functions, and other MLS business, as necessary.

Eligibility Criteria: As noted the Nominating and Elections Committee’s policies, all candidates for appointment to the MLS board of directors by the Association shall be subscribers or participants in good standing with the MLS and Association with preference given to participants to ensure the broker/participant majority as required by the MLS Bylaws; shall have been an active REALTOR® Member of the Association for the two (2) years immediately preceding their appointment; shall be a primary member of the Association at the time of application and appointment, and shall maintain primary membership while on the MLS board of directors; and, shall have served on at least one (1) Association or Association subsidiary committee or task force with preference given to those with service on MLS boards, committees, or task forces.