Committees

Each year, members are appointed or elected to serve as volunteer leaders on committees, task forces, and more, through the following process: 

BRR Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Members

August — Online applications due by August 31st to be considered for next year’s service.

October — Applications reviewed by staff for eligibility and list of candidates will be presented to President-Elect and/or Vice President for review. 

Late Fall — The President-Elect and Vice President will appoint all committee members based on applications, recommendations or additional nominations by them if needed or desired, to ensure the right mix of representation and input for each group. 

December — Committee appointments announced via email with terms beginning on January 1st. 

January — Board and committee rosters updated on boirealtors.com.

Notes regarding BRR committee appointments:

• There are no automatic re-appointments to committees, nor does BRR have an automatic succession plan from committee Vice Chair to Chair, or from committee Chair to Past Chair or member (as there is no official past chair position). All members interested in continuing their service on a committee MUST apply to be considered.
• For those applications received throughout the year (at new member orientation, events, online via general interest form, etc.) they may be considered for open positions, task forces, or volunteer projects, by the President, President-Elect, and Committee Chair and Vice Chair, when appropriate and available.
• To engage as many members as possible — and to avoid burnout by member volunteers serving in too many areas — BRR will follow NAR’s practice of “One Member, One Appointment,” knowing that there may be some instances where members may serve on more than one committee due to their position or experience.
• Members who have two (2) consecutive absences from their committee meetings may be removed from the roster for the remainder of the year. This is done to ensure quorums are met, especially for smaller committees, and to provide opportunities for new members who are interested and able to serve.

If you’re interested in serving on an association board, learn more at on our Leadership page. If you are interested in serving on the Intermountain MLS Board of Directors, contact IMLS CEO Glenn Christoph at 208-376-4657 or glenn@intermountainmls.com.

The Awards Committee evaluates and selects from submitted nominations, the recipients for REALTOR® of the Year and other awards. These awards are given out at the REALTOR® Awards Gala in March. The committee is chaired by the immediate past ROTY “once removed,” and the current ROTY will serve as Vice Chair. In addition to the chair, vice chair, the President and four (4) active REALTOR® members shall serve, comprised of past presidents, past ROTYs, and past individual award recipients, who are not themselves candidates for an award.

Example committee assignments include reviewing awards program information, setting production award levels (based on criteria), and selecting  individual award recipients. Historically, the Awards Committee has met on an as-needed basis leading up to BRR’s award season.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Meetings of this committee are only open to current committee members, the association’s President, or guests who are invited or approved by the committee chair prior to any meeting. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

Responsible for reviewing and making any recommendations regarding the association’s financial policies, investments, membership dues and fees, and overseeing the annual audit and budget processes for approval by the Board of Directors. The Chair of the Finance Committee will be the association’s Treasurer.

Example committee assignments include reviewing the investment policy and portfolio performance, ensuring reserve goals are met and maintained, reviewing the association’s financial policies and procedures annually, and reviewing membership dues and fees. Historically, the Finance Committee has met on a quarterly basis.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Meetings of this committee are only open to current committee members, the association’s President, or guests who are invited or approved by the committee chair prior to any meetings. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

This Bylaws Committee is responsible for conducting an annual review of the Association Bylaws. Example committee assignments include updating the association’s policies annually, reviewing the bylaws, and updating the association’s governance structure and volunteer opportunities every three years in support of the strategic plan. Historically, the Bylaws Committee has met on an as-needed basis prior to presenting proposed bylaws changes to the members for approval at the Annual Membership Meeting.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

Provides guidance and educational platform for members to enhance their ability to serve diverse populations and communities and improve fair housing for all.

Example committee assignments include offering opportunities for educational programs regarding Cultural Diversity and Fair Housing and developing strategic initiatives which continually enhance and promote awareness and improvement in cultural diversity awareness.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

The purpose of the Elmore County Advisory Group and Gem County Advisory Group is to ensure association services are available to all members regardless of location, while also ensuring needs or issues specific to these counties are addressed. Example committee assignments include assembling county-specific candidate interview task forces in collaboration with the Public Policy Committee, assisting the Director of Government Affairs in monitoring city council, county commission, planning and zoning, etc., agendas and meetings to identify issues of interest and advise the Public Policy Committee, as needed, developing quarterly in person events (networking and community service) and education offerings within each county, focused on issues specific to each area, as appropriate, increasing the awareness of and participation in BRR’s major events by members in Gem and Elmore counties, and increasing the awareness of and participation in REALTORS® Community Foundation grant cycle and matching gifts program, to benefit nonprofits in Gem and Elmore counties. Historically, the county advisory groups have met on an as-needed basis.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

The Executive Committee has a dual purpose: (1) To serve as a forum for vetting strategies, opportunities, issues, potential policy changes, or committee recommendations, before putting them in front of the Board; and (2), to be a decision-making entity between board meetings for time-sensitive matters, such that none of its acts shall conflict with any other actions taken by the Board.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Meetings of this committee are only open to current committee members or guests who are invited or approved by the committee chair prior to any meeting. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

The Nominating and Elections Committee identifies and develops a pool of candidates to fill the various leadership positions available at BRR and through its allocations and entitlements to the boards of IR and NAR, and also, recommends opportunities for leadership training to prepare people to serve in these roles. Reviews, nominates, verifies eligibility, and recommends the slate of candidates for officers and directors for BRR, IMLS, and the Foundation boards, as well as any state or national director positions. Learn more about the annual process for nominations, appointments, and elections under the “Become a Volunteer Leader” tab.

Committee members as of January 1, 2023. Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Meetings of this committee are only open to current committee members, the association’s President, or guests who are invited or approved by the committee chair prior to any meeting. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

The Public Policy Committee monitors local, state, and federal government activities as they influence and affect the rights of private property owners and the interests of the real estate industry. This group also screens candidates and initiatives and educates members on candidates’ political philosophies related to housing- and real estate-related issues, making recommendations to the Board of Directors on potential endorsements. The Public Policy Committee also hosts advocacy focused events to engage members on current discussions at the national state and local level including but not limited to a quarterly 59-minute meeting.

If you are interested in applying for the public policy committee, please note that in addition to monthly meetings, it requires a significant time commitment prior to the election cycle for candidate interviews — usually several full business days. Learn more about our advocacy activities.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Except for candidate interviews or meetings regarding potential endorsements, regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaisons with questions.

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) raises funds to support candidates and issues that support the association’s legislative policies, as directed by BRR’s Public Policy Committee. This committee, shares information with members regarding the value of investing in and the benefits received from the individual’s participation in RPAC. Learn more about RPAC.

Historically, RPAC has met on a monthly and as-needed basis.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaisons with questions.

The REALTOR® Outreach Committee (ROC) works to create opportunities for BRR Members to give back to the community through housing related and community service projects and volunteer efforts. This committee also assists the Boise Regional REALTORS® Community Foundation with their annual fundraising Give Back Golf Tournament. This committee, through its staff liaison, also fulfills NAR’s Core Standards, Section III, Consumer Outreach, by engaging in community activities which enhance the image of the REALTOR®.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaisons with questions.

YOUR Professional Network (YPN) hosts networking events for members (regardless of age and industry experience) and helps promote the activities and leadership opportunities offered by the association. As a committee, members provide recommendations, advice, and ideas to be implemented by staff, in addition to coordinating YPN-sponsored events. Historically, YPN has met on a monthly and as-needed basis. Learn more about YPN events in our Facebook group.

Please note that committee rosters may change at any time without notice and may not be immediately updated here. Regular meetings of this committee are open to any BRR member in good standing who is interested in attending. Please contact the staff liaison with questions.

BRR members are also appointed to committees with Intermountain MLS, Idaho REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. Find committee descriptions, and full rosters at the links below:

Intermountain MLS Committees

Idaho REALTORS® Committees

National Association of REALTORS® Committees