Purpose: Approve proposed bylaws changes as recommended by BRR’s Bylaws and Executive Committees, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. MT via Zoom. Register here — open to BRR REALTORS® members only.
Hello BRR Members!
We are seeking to improve our annual leadership recruitment and elections process with changes we hope to implement later this year.
The association’s bylaws dictate the manner in which we elect members to serve as directors on BRR’s board, as well as the boards for Idaho REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Due to the growth in membership in recent years, we have gained seats on those other boards and to ensure we fill those positions properly, our timeline for electing directors must align with theirs. It currently does not.
Further, we seek to improve the experience and expedite the process as much as possible for those running. Here is our current process and the dates under the proposed process:
| Key Election Actions | Current Process | Proposed Process |
|---|---|---|
| Call for Volunteer Leadership | April/May 2021 | May/June 2021 |
| Nominating and Elections Committee Selects Slate of Candidates from Eligible Applicants | By June 9, 2021 | July 9, 2021 (at least 60 calendar days before the election) |
| Board of Directors approves slate from Nominating and Elections Committee | June 17, 2021 | The Board of Directors will approve full Nominating and Elections Committee, not just Chair and Vice Chair, and will empower them to select slate according to the Board-approved eligibility criteria. NOTE: In 2021, the Board will approve the slate then approve the full 2022 Nominating and Elections Committee |
| Announce Slate of Candidates | July 19, 2021 (at least 45 calendar days before election opens) | August 19, 2021 (at least 21 calendar days before the election) |
| Petitions Due | August 3, 2021 (at least 30 calendar days before election opens) | August 26, 2021 (at least 14 calendar days before the election) |
| Election Opens | September 2, 2021 (21 days before the Annual Membership Meeting) | September 9, 2021 (at least 14 calendar days before the Annual Membership Meeting) |
| Annual Membership Meeting | September 23, 2021 | September 23, 2021 |
Because most changes to the bylaws must be approved by the membership, and because we have a goal of implementing this change for our upcoming election, we have called this special membership meeting to hopefully get your approval.
You can read the changes here and review the full set of bylaws here, and then join us to vote via Zoom on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. MT. Register for the meeting here. Please note: Attendees will only be able to join via computer so that they can use the polling feature.
Following our meeting, the Region 12 Conference will be taking place from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. that same day, so if you haven’t ready, register for that meeting here for NAR and IR updates.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or BRR’s Chief Executive Officer, Breanna Vanstrom, prior to with any questions.
Thank you!
Jeff Wills
2021 President
Boise Regional REALTORS®
NOTE: In accordance with Article 12 of BRR’s Bylaws: Meetings of the Members may be held at such other times as the President or the Board of Directors may determine… If such meetings are called, the notice shall be accompanied by a statement of purpose of the meeting. A quorum for these meetings shall consist of a majority of those in attendance who are eligible to vote. Further, written notice shall be given to every Member entitled to participate in the meetings at least five (5) calendar days preceding all meetings… To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Board of Directors or Membership may conduct business by electronic means.
