Committee Sign Up – Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS

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Convention Committee

Plans and develops all aspects of the annual convention including developing the education curriculum, soliciting sponsors and booth participants; Meets at call of Chairperson

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Forms

Promotes the use of standard forms by developing and revising current forms to comply with new policies and legislation; performs detailed review of contracts and addenda required for real estate transactions. Meets monthly

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Education Committee

Helps to plan new and exciting educational opportunities (ex: educational seminars; CE programs/courses); recommends speakers and topics for professional development meetings. Meets at the call of the Chairperson

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Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity

Promote equal opportunity in housing and real estate, develop programs that inform and promote awareness of cultural diversity among members, with the public, and in partnership with other real estate organizations

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Grievance

Members must have several years’ experience in the real estate industry. Reviews written complaints of unethical REALTOR® conduct and determines whether a hearing is required by the Professional Standards Committee; reviews arbitration requests and determines if the matter is arbitrable. Meets as needed. Mandatory training required

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Legislative (State Issues)

Responsible for continuous review and analysis of proposed state legislation; and assures representation at hearings on important legislation; coordinates with State Association during legislative session; supports RPAC. Meets weekly on Monday mornings during legislative session (Jan-March).

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Professional Standards

Members must have several years’ experience in the real estate industry. Committee conducts hearings to resolve complaints of alleged unethical conduct and submits a report of findings with the recommendations for disciplinary action, if any, to the Board of Directors. Conducts arbitration hearings for business disputes between REALTOR® members of different firms. Mandatory training and commitment to attend hearings required.

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Legislative (County Issues)

Monitors and analyzes county legislation affecting the real estate industry and represents the Association at hearings; acquaints members with various county departments including the Office of Planning and Zoning. Meets at the call of the Chairperson.

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REALTOR ® Political Action Committee (RPAC)

Solicits funds to support those candidates for political office whom, by their voting record or interest, have displayed positive attitudes toward the real estate industry’s positions. Meet at call of the Chairperson

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Global Business Council

Open to all members
Develops and implements ways to bring global businesses into Anne Arundel County, among other global topics and prepares members to better serve diverse customers and clients. Meets at the call of the Chairperson.

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REALTOR ® Community Service

Plans, solicits sponsors and organizes annual golf tournament and other events to benefit Anne Arundel Community College REALTOR ® Endowment Fund, Harvest for the Hungry and many other charities. Meets as needed, depending upon project.

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Young Professionals Networking (YPN) Advisory Panel

Volunteers, plan, promote and attend events and activities for the YPN group. You will encourage the development in the four key areas: leadership, real estate industry, peers and community. Age is not a factor. Meets at the call of the Chairperson

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