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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
- Selects recipients for Association awards and recognition programs.
- Meets as needed at state meetings.
- One-year commitment.
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
- Evaluates Candidate applications for KAR elected offices
- Establishes, monitors and enforces campaign and election rules
- Meets as needed throughout the year via in-person or virtually.
- One-year commitment
Focus Groups
- Members discuss and explore specific topics as necessary
- Meet as needed
Forms Committee / SOP
- Responsible for developing, marketing, and providing KAR members with comprehensive and legally approved real estate forms
- Initiates reviews, edits, drafts, and votes on any changes to forms that are copyrighted and published by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®
- Recommends and evaluate training needed on KAR forms
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
- Gain information on current and proposed legislative and regulatory issues.
- Meets at each state association meeting.
- One-year commitment.
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
- Oversees Regional Professional Standards program.
- Only meets in person at Annual Conference & Education Expo.
- Holds conference call meetings when a complaint is filed.
- Three-year commitment.
Professional Standards Grievance Committee / SOP
- Reviews grievance complaints filed with KAR.
- Only holds conference call meetings when a complaint is filed.
- Three-year commitment.
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
- Identifies trends, economic factors, industry dynamics and issues
- Creates an annual report of findings that impacts KAR goals and objectives
- Meets in person and via conference call several times throughout the year
- Three-year commitment
