Committee Descriptions

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Association Executives Committee / SOP

Provides an opportunity for local association executive officers and staff to discuss information regarding association issues.
Meets as needed at state association meetings and at one AE Day during the year.
One-year commitment.

Awards Task Force / SOP

Broker Work Group / SOP

Provides direction on KAR educational and networking opportunities for brokers, owners and managers during KAR conferences, in-person and virtual meetings.
Meets as needed remotely and in person during state meetings.
One-year commitment.

Budget and Finance Committee / SOP

Responsible for handling Association financial matters.
Meets as needed at State Association meetings and at a stand-alone meeting during the budgeting process.
Three-year commitment.

Communications Task Force / SOP

Work with KAR Staff to improve communication and serve as ambassadors for KAR meetings, platforms, and events.
Meets as needed throughout the year via in-person or virtually.
One year commitment and eligible for reappointment to successive terms

Conference Scholarship Mentors

Mentors must be engaged with KAR and involved as a regular conference attendee with committee/volunteer experience.
Mentors will commit to fulfilling responsibilities and duties prior to, during and following the KAR conference.
Mentors will commit to serve during one conference annually.

Credentials Committee / SOP

Focus Groups

Governmental Affairs Committee / SOP

Investigates, evaluates and proposes legislative pursuits to promote a favorable real estate industry legislative climate.
Meets at each state association meeting, via conference call during the Legislative Session as needed; and in summer policy-making sessions as needed.
Three-year commitment.

Governmental Affairs Forum / SOP

Member Engagement Work Group / SOP

Provides member input into the programming, content, events, and promotion of Association conferences and events, growing committee involvement and member engagement, and developing and administering the KAR Conference Scholarship Program.
Meets as needed at state meetings.
One-year commitment.

NAR Leadership Fund Trustees / Fund Guidelines

Oversees funds that financially support efforts to maintain and enhance the national posture of KAR and its members.
Meets at KAR Legislative Meetings and as needed.
Two-year commitment.

Opportunities Advisory Board / SOP

Identifies opportunities, personnel, projects, and resources for local associations to increase their community engagement, expand economic growth, and grow mutually beneficial relationships with outside organizations.
Meets as deemed necessary by the call of the Chair. Meets via Zoom or in-person based on the meeting’s purpose and complexity of the issue to be discussed.
Manages the State Political Coordinator Program.
Two-year commitment.

Professional Development Task Force / SOP

The Task Force will review all KAR professional development and educational courses and offerings.
Meets as needed throughout the year via in-person or virtually.
One time appointment.

Professional Standards Committee / SOP

Professional Standards Grievance Committee / SOP

RPAC Trustees / Bylaws

Promotes fundraising and handles disbursement of RPAC funds to state legislative candidates.
Meets several times each year including at state meetings.
Four-year commitment.

State Political Coordinator

SPC’s implement the legislative agenda set by KAR alongside Governmental Affairs staff.
Meets virtually for annual training and virtually during the legislative session as needed.
Two-year commitment.

Thought Leader

Responsible for sharing relevant content with fellow members through our member communications platform, The Buzz.
One introductory virtual meeting, then post content twice per month.
One-year commitment.

Vision Team / SOP