President

The President is the chief elected officer of the association and serves as chair of the Board of Directors. The President oversees the affairs of the Board, with the assistance of other elected officers and staff.

The President shall…

1. Establish a program outlining the association’s goals; pending approval of the Board of Directors (this outline shall encompass the Board’s Business Plan). Ensure that the mission of the Association is advanced while adhering to the Association’s bylaws, and policies and strategic plan.

2. Preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, voting only to break a tie. Conduct all Board Membership Meetings and welcome new members at all Board Orientation Programs.

3. Officially speak on behalf of the Association and represent the Association before other groups when invited to do so. The President must speak in favor of issues adopted by the Association, and stand ready to defend any policies to our members and the public.

4. Initiate and carry out the instructions of the REALTOR® Board of Directors and Multiple Listing Service and shall have the responsibility of ensuring that the actions of the Chief Executive Officer coincide with the policies and direction of the Board of Directors.

5. Accept fiduciary responsibility of the Board of REALTORS®, taking care to practice due diligence in understanding the financial reports, participating in the budgeting process and working with the paid staff and elected treasurer. Shall be a signatory to all Board bank accounts.

6. Attend council meetings (as invited) to promote membership services throughout the year.

7. Attend all local meetings and those that the Board has funded for state and national travel, as noted below

8. Watch for potential future leaders at all times as the Board’s need for leadership never ceases, and the identification and encouragement of those members represents a valuable contribution.

9. Selecting the Leadership Team:

• Determine the committee structure and appoint committee chairs for your term in office. Whenever possible, such committees shall include a Director who attends each committee meeting. The newly elected President shall name and notify the committee chairs and the Board of Directors of the selections as soon as possible prior to the Installation of Officers.
• Appoint special Task Forces or committees as needed.
• Appoint, subject to confirmation of the Board of Directors, incoming members of the Professional Standards Committee, the Grievance Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee and the Nominating Committee.
• Fill by appointment, subject to confirmation of the Board of Directors, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS Board of Directors vacancies.
• Convene Hearing Panels for Appeals as prescribed in the NAR Code of Ethics procedural guidelines.

10. Automatic Appointments

• Automatically serve on the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee.
• Serve as an ex-officio voting member of all Berkshire County Board of REALTORS® committees.
• Serve as an ex-officio voting member of the Berkshire County Multiple Listing Service.
• Serve as a Director of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® during the term of office
• Serve as a named delegate voting member of the National Association of REALTORS®, representing our region at their Annual Meeting held each November. The President may appoint a replacement if unable to attend the National meeting.
• Serve as a member of the MAR Government Affairs Committee or appoint a designee to represent the association in the President’s place.
• Serve as a member of the MAR Forms Advisory Committee, or appoint a designee to represent the association in the President’s place.

11. President’s Travel – State / National meeting attendance

• MAR Spokesperson Training, typically held in February
• MAR Caucus’ held regionally prior to each state Board of Directors Meeting (3 per year)
• MAR Board of Directors Meeting, held in Framingham in April, September and December.
• MAR Leadership Conference & Installation of Officers, held during December Meetings
• MAR Realtor® of the Year Banquet, held during September meetings.
• NAR Mid-Year Legislative Meeting in Washington DC in May
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June

President Elect

The President Elect shall accept the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President and shall act for the President in the event of his/her absence or incapacity, with all the powers and duties of the assumed office.

The Elect President shall…

1. Participate and work with the President in achieving the association’s goals that encompass the Board’s Business Plan. Ensure that the mission of the Association is advanced while adhering to the Association’s bylaws, and policies and strategic plan.

2. Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings. As an elected leader, officers should support all programs and activities of the Board and encourage the participation of others.

3. Attend council meetings (as invited) to promote membership services throughout the year.

4. Accept fiduciary responsibility of the Board of REALTORS®, taking care to practice due diligence in understanding the financial reports, participating in the budgeting process and working with the paid staff and elected treasurer.

5. Selecting the Leadership Team:

• Begin working on the committee structure for the coming year, with input and guidance from the President and Chief Executive Officer.
• Serve on Task Forces and attend committee meetings to understand the current structure and operations of the Board and to better plan of the coming year.

6. Automatic Appointments

• Automatically serve on the Finance Committee and Personnel Committee.
• Serve as an Alternate Director of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® in preparation of presidential Director Appointment.
• Serve on Hearing Panels for Appeals as prescribed in the NAR Code of Ethics procedural guidelines.*
  *Training required

7. President Elect Travel – State / National meeting attendance

• MAR Spokesperson Training, typically held in February
• MAR Caucus’ held regionally prior to each state Board of Directors Meeting (3 per year)
• MAR Board of Directors Meeting, held in Framingham in April, September and December.
• MAR Leadership Conference & Installation of Officers, held during December Meetings
• MAR Realtor® of the Year Banquet, held during September meetings.
• NAR Mid-Year Legislative Meeting in Washington DC in May
• NAR Annual Meeting and Convention, held in different locations each November
• NAR Leadership Training In Chicago, IL each August
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June

Vice President

The Vice President shall accept the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President and shall act for the President in the event of the President or President Elects absence or incapacity, with all the powers and duties of the assumed office. The Vice President should be prepared to demonstrate their willingness to give of themselves and their time to help conduct the affairs of the Board.

The Vice President shall…

1. Participate and work with the Board of Directors in achieving the association’s goals that encompass the Board’s Business Plan. Ensure that the mission of the Association is advanced while adhering to the Association’s bylaws, and policies and strategic plan.

2. Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings. As an elected leader, officers should support the programs and activities of the Board and encourage the participation of others. The Vice President, in preparation for the coming term, should play an active role in the leadership of the Board.

3. Accept fiduciary responsibility of the Board of REALTORS®, taking care to practice due diligence in understanding the financial reports, participating in the budgeting process and working with the paid staff and elected treasurer.

4. Attend council meetings (as invited) to promote membership services throughout the year.

5. Become familiar with the Governing Documents, as well as all policies established by the Board of Directors and ensure compliance to all.

6. Serve on Task Forces and/or committees to further understand the current structure and operations of the Board to better plan of the coming year.

7. Watch for potential future leaders at all times as the Board’s need for leadership never ceases, and the identification and encouragement of those members represents a valuable contribution.

8. Automatic Appointments

• Serve on Hearing Panels for Appeals as prescribed in the NAR Code of Ethics procedural guidelines.*
  *Training required

9. Vice President Travel – State / National meeting attendance

• MAR Leadership Conference & Installation of Officers, held during December Meetings
• MAR Realtor® of the Year Banquet, held during September meetings.
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June

Secretary / Treasurer

To serve as the record keeper for the service, ensuring the accuracy of minutes, written policy decisions and general work of the organization. The Treasurer shall be the Chairman of the Finance committee and a signatory to all Board Bank Accounts. He/She shall be responsible for all funds of the Board and shall report monthly the financial status of the Association to the Board of Directors.’ As a result of this position, the Treasurer will chair the Finance Committee and serve as a member of the Multiple Listing Service Finance committee.

The Secretary/Treasurer shall…

1. Record activities at the monthly Board of Directors meetings, annual REALTOR® membership meeting and other general meetings held by the Board, specifically noting time, place, attendees, motions, agenda items, policy changes, and adjournment. (And any other relative item deemed important to record for future reference)

2. Submit as the authorized signatory for any legal or governing documents requiring verification by the elected secretary of the corporation.

3. Work with the staff to learn the financial reporting mechanisms, tax liability issues and general financial background. Ask questions and explore any issue deemed important for understanding and safeguarding of the financial stability of the Board.

4. Provide a financial report, prepared in cooperation with the staff at all Board of Directors meetings and the general membership annual meeting and present the proposed budget at the annual meeting. The Treasurer will also attend general Membership Meetings as well. As an elected leader, officers should support the programs and activities of the Board and encourage the participation of others.

5. Accept fiduciary responsibility of the Board of REALTORS®, taking care to practice due diligence in understanding the financial reports, participating in the budgeting process and working with the paid staff and elected treasurer.

6. Participate and work with the Board of Directors in achieving the association’s goals that encompass the Board’s Business Plan. Ensure that the mission of the Association is advanced while adhering to the Association’s bylaws, and policies and strategic plan.

7. Attend all Board of Directors meetings and other General Membership Meetings. As an elected leader, officers should support the programs and activities of the Board and encourage the participation of others.

8. Serve on Task Forces and/or committees to further the mission of the board while identifying future leaders.

9. Become familiar with the Governing Documents, as well as all policies established by the Board of Directors and ensure compliance to all.

10. Watch for potential future leaders at all times as the Board’s need for leadership never ceases, and the identification and encouragement of those members represents a valuable contribution.

11. Automatic Appointments

• Serve on Hearing Panels for Appeals as prescribed in the NAR Code of Ethics procedural guidelines.*
• *Training required.

• Serve as chair of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors® Finance Committee
• Service as a member of the Berkshire County Multiple Listing Service Finance Committee

10. Directors Pre-planned Meetings –

• Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
• Professional Standards Training Session annually offered in February / March.
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June
• Annual Meeting of the Council, September
• Annual Meeting of the Membership, October
• Others membership meetings, as from time to time scheduled.

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9. Treasurer’s Travel – State / National meeting attendance

• MAR Leadership Conference & Installation of Officers, held during December Meetings
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June

Immediate Past President

The past president serves as a vital member of the Board of Directors, ensuring continuity of service and adherence to the business plan of the association. The most important aspect of the position is the automatic appointment to chair of the Nominating Committee of the Board of REALTORS®. As such, the past president should, throughout the entire year, watch and cultivate future leaders. The need for leadership never ceases and the identification and encouragement of those members represents an extremely valuable contribution to the Service.

The Immediate Past President shall…

1. Participate and work with the Board of Directors in achieving the association’s goals that encompass the Board’s Business Plan. Ensure that the mission of the Association is advanced while adhering to the Association’s bylaws, and policies and strategic plan.

2. Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings. As an elected leader, officers should support the programs and activities of the Board and encourage the participation of others.

3. Accept fiduciary responsibility of the Board of REALTORS®, taking care to practice due diligence in understanding the financial reports and participating in the budgeting process.

4. Serve on Task Forces and/or committees to further the mission of the board while identifying future leaders.

5. Automatic Appointments

• Serve on Hearing Panels for Appeals as prescribed in the NAR Code of Ethics procedural guidelines.*
  *Training required.
• Serve as chair of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors® Nominating Committee

6. Past President’s Travel – State / National meeting attendance

• MAR Leadership Conference & Installation of Officers, held during December Meetings
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June

 

 

Directors

The Directors of the Board represent each council in the county, and as such should be aware of the needs of the members in that market area. The good of the entire organization should be carefully balanced with the good of the council, in order to advance and benefit all members of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

The Directors shall…

1. Participate and work with the Board of Directors in achieving the association’s goals that encompass the Board’s Business Plan. Ensure that the mission of the Association is advanced while adhering to the Association’s bylaws, and policies and strategic plan.

2. Attend the Berkshire County Board of Realtors® monthly Board of Directors Meetings, serving as a full voting Director Representative for their Council.

3. Attend all other General Membership Meetings. As an elected leader, officers should support the programs and activities of the Board and encourage the participation of others.

4. Accept fiduciary responsibility of the Board of REALTORS®, taking care to practice due diligence in understanding the financial reports and participating in the budgeting process.

5. Serve on Task Forces and/or committees to further the mission of the board while identifying future leaders.

6. Become familiar with the Governing Documents, as well as all policies established by the Board of Directors and ensure compliance to all.

7. Accept the duties and responsibilities of their Council, endeavor to assist the Realtors® in the region, attend meetings and events of the Council and to represent the members whenever possible.

8. Watch for potential future leaders at all times as the Board’s need for leadership never ceases, and the identification and encouragement of those members represents a valuable contribution.

9. Automatic Appointments

• Serve on Hearing Panels for Appeals as prescribed in the NAR Code of Ethics procedural guidelines.*
  *Training required.

10. Directors Pre-planned Meetings –

• Monthly Board of Directors Meeting – Second Wednesday of Each Month 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Professional Standards Training Session annually offered in February / March.
• MAR Realtor® Day On Beacon Hill, typically held in May or June
• Annual Meeting of the Council, September
• Annual Meeting of the Membership, October
• Others membership meetings, as from time to time scheduled.