Audit, Budget and Finance Committee
This committee, mandated by the association bylaws, acts as the budget and finance committee during the year to review the budget and recommend changes, as needed, prior to the budget going before the Executive Committee and respective boards of directors. The committee also reviews the annual audit report from the auditors for the association, CMLS and the foundation. Currently, the committee has at least five members: the current treasurer, one current board member and two other association primary members who are in good standing with the association. Individuals with a financial background are given preference.
Staff liaison: Heather Chesnutt
2012 committee chair: Alison Royal-Combs, RE/MAX Executive Realty, treasurer
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CMLS Hearing Committee
The CMLS Hearing Committee provides a pool of hearing panelists for MLS violation hearings, and each committee member also serves on the CMLS Advisory Group. Each year, participating board/associations outside Mecklenburg and Iredell counties nominate at least two but not more than three MLS Member Participants to serve on the CMLS Hearing Committee. Two from each list are appointed to serve on the CMLS Hearing Committee and CMLS Advisory Group for a one-year term. The CMLS Hearing Committee cannot include members of the CMLS Board of Directors or Executive Committee, staff, or members of boards of directors of any other Realtor® association/board or MLS. This committee is limited to 10 members.
Staff liaison: Debbie Wey
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CMLS Advisory Group
The CMLS Advisory Group operates as a review panel for proposed changes to the TEMPO system, the "CMLS Rules and Regulations" and "CMLS Bylaws." This advisory group comprises the 10 members of the CMLS Hearing Committee plus 10 additional members.
Staff liaisons: Debbie Wey, LaVerne Brown-Williams, Steve Byrd
2012 advisory group co-chairs: Charles Lee Allen Jr., RE/MAX Town & Country; Matt Reyes, Rialty Real Estate
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Diversity Council* – African-American Advisory Group
This advisory group aims to maximize involvement of African-American members in association programs and activities, and to foster opportunities for them to be appointed and elected to leadership positions.
Staff liaison: Karyn Lindsey
2012 advisory group liaison: Samuel Barkley Elzie, RE/MAX Executive Realty
*The Diversity Council works to strengthen, encourage and increase diverse members' participation and leadership within the association. Members include all constituencies within the association community with a focus on those constituencies underrepresented in leadership. Representatives from the advisory groups will be appointed to serve on the Diversity Council.
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Diversity Council* – Asian-American Advisory Group
This advisory group aims to maximize involvement of Asian-American members in association programs and activities, and to foster opportunities for them to be appointed and elected to leadership positions.
Staff liaison: Karyn Lindsey
2012 advisory group liaison: Bryan Tan, U Realty
*The Diversity Council works to strengthen, encourage and increase diverse members' participation and leadership within the association. Members include all constituencies within the association community with a focus on those constituencies underrepresented in leadership. Representatives from the advisory groups will be appointed to serve on the Diversity Council.
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Diversity Council* – Latin-American Advisory Group
This advisory group aims to maximize involvement of Latin-American members in association programs and activities, and to foster opportunities for them to be appointed and elected to leadership positions.
Staff liaison: Karyn Lindsey
2012 advisory group liaisons: Sergio Rocha, Wilkinson & Associates
*The Diversity Council works to strengthen, encourage and increase diverse members' participation and leadership within the association. Members include all constituencies within the association community with a focus on those constituencies underrepresented in leadership. Representatives from the advisory groups will be appointed to serve on the Diversity Council.
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Education Advisory Group (EAG)
This advisory group meets on an as-needed basis to provide directional input and act as a sounding board for all association/CMLS/Mingle, educational programs and opportunities. EAG advises staff on speakers and presenters for Hot Topics, member events and Broker-in-Charge Briefings. This advisory group is limited to 20 members.
Staff liaison: Karyn Lindsey
2012 committee chair: Stephanie Fessel, Coldwell Banker United
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Government Affairs Committee
As the largest local association in the Carolinas, our strength is in our members when working with elected officials, candidates for public office and government officials. This committee advocates for the legislative priorities of the association, makes recommendations to the association board of directors on legislative and regulatory issues, meets with candidates and elected officials, serves on city/county policy committees, and raises Realtor® Political Action Committee (RPAC) funds.
Staff liaison: Elizabeth Barnhardt
2012 committee chair: David DeSilva, Allen Tate Co.
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Grievance Committee
This committee operates like a grand jury, and reviews ethics and arbitration complaints to decide if a hearing is warranted. If a hearing is necessary, the case file is forwarded to the Professional Standards Committee, which will conduct the hearing. This committee meets on a monthly basis to review filed complaints. The Grievance Committee is limited by policy to 15 members who serve three-year staggered terms. Anyone interested in serving on this committee must have been a Realtor®, not just licensed, for at least five years.
Staff liaison: Michele Di Donato
2012 committee chair: Steven Bryant, Wilkinson & Associates
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Housing Opportunity Foundation Committee
This committee oversees the mission of the foundation and focuses on fundraising, public awareness and planning initiatives for the foundation. This committee also oversees the processes for the two major foundation grant programs, habitat support program and the community grants program. The committee is limited to 25 members.
Staff liaison: Terri Marshall
2012 committee chair: Joan Goode, Dickens-Mitchener & Associates
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Housing Opportunity Foundation Committee Fair and Affordable Housing Advisory Group
This advisory group improves member awareness of fair and affordable housing issues through workshops offered through the Workforce Housing Certificate Program, the Workforce Housing Forum and the Workforce Housing Fair. The advisory group is open to the membership and representatives of various housing agencies. This advisory group is limited to 25 members.
Staff liaison: Terri Marshall
2012 committee chair: Matt Claxton, My Townhome
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Housing Opportunity Foundation Realtors® Care Day Core Committee
This committee plans and implements the Realtor® volunteer-service day held in April of each year. The event is sponsored by the foundation in recognition of National Fair Housing Month. The committee is limited to 25 people. Service on this committee requires attendance at a minimum of eight monthly meetings.
Staff liaison: Terri Marshall
2012 committee co-chairs: Stephanie Gossett, Allen Tate Co.; Nobie Thrasher, Thrasher Realty & Development
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Leadership Development Program (LDP) Committee
This committee accepts and reviews all nomination forms submitted by members interested in participating in the annual Leadership Development Program (LDP). The committee interviews each nominee and goes through a confidential selection process to choose individuals for the program. Once the class has been selected, the committee provides suggestions based on their experiences on how to improve the program and the individual sessions. Also, the LDP Committee reviews the program’s collateral material and makes suggestions as needed. The majority of the LDP Committee meetings are in the beginning of the calendar year since the program itself begins in March. The committee is usually made up of former LDP graduates.
Staff liaison: Kim Walker
2012 committee chair: Joel Bennett, Helen Adams Realty
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NCAR Board of Directors, Region 8
The association is entitled to a set number of voting members to serve on the NCAR Board of Directors, based on a formula provided in the “NCAR Bylaws.” In 2011, we have 21 seats. These seats are customarily held by the Executive Committee and association board of directors, with the remaining seats and five alternate seats open to the membership. The three scheduled NCAR meetings are Inaugural, Legislative and Convention.
Staff liaisons: Elizabeth Barnhardt, Bryan Leitch
2012 chair: Jennifer Frontera, Wanda Smith & Associates
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Nominating Committee
This committee selects candidates to nominate as association and CMLS officers or board members. The seven-member committee comprises two members of the board of directors, two non-principals and three others. For the association, all appointees to this committee must have been a member of the association for at least two years. One member from one of the surrounding counties’ associations that exclusively subscribe to CMLS is added for the CMLS Board of Directors. Traditionally, the committee is chaired by the immediate past-president. The Nominating Committee is mandated by the association bylaws.
Staff liaisons: Anne Marie Howard, Bryan Leitch
2012 committee chair: Laurie Knudsen, Helen Adams Realty
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Professional Standards Committee
Members of this committee conduct ethics and arbitration hearings on an as-needed basis. Each hearing panel comprises three volunteer members who render an opinion based on the information presented. This committee does not meet as a group but is called to serve as needed. The committee is limited by policy to 30 members who serve three-year staggered terms. Anyone interested in serving on this committee must have been a Realtor®, not just licensed, for at least five years.
Staff liaison: Michele Di Donato
2012 committee chair: Leslie Fisher, HM Properties
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Publications and Communications Advisory Group
This advisory group reviews Realtor® Reflections, “e-Headlines,” Year-in-Review and other communication vehicles as needed. The committee suggests relevant article ideas, publication changes and communication vehicles to improve the association’s communication with its membership. It is also responsible for oversight of the association advertising and sponsorship policies.
Staff liaison: Natalia Russo
2012 committee chair: Maren Brisson-Kuester, CottinghamChalkHayes, Realtors®
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Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition (REBIC) Board of Governors
REBIC is an organization of trade associations and private firms that take collaborative action on issues of concern to members of the real estate industry. Through direct and meaningful input into the political, legislative and administrative processes, and by facilitating grassroots participation of its members, REBIC promotes public policies that encourage regional economic growth, job creation and a healthy real estate industry. The association helps lead REBIC with seven Realtor® volunteers: four serve on the Board of Governors and three serve on the Executive Committee. The association also appoints one person to represent the Northern Region.
Staff liaisons: Elizabeth Barnhardt, Anne Marie Howard
2012 REBIC vice-chair: Grady Thomas, Builder Advisory Group
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Young Professionals Network (YPN)
YPN is a growing group of young, career-minded real estate professionals who want to stay updated on the latest tools, resources and networking opportunities. Members receive invitations to YPN networking events, news on how to get involved in leadership roles at the association, and updates on new tools and resources that help members grow their careers.
Staff liaisons: Mike Caesar
2012 committee chair: Billy Shugart, My Townhome Realty
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