PRESIDENT-ELECT

Section 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This office will have a term of at least one year, with a maximum of 2 consecutive years in the same position. There will be automatic succession of the President-Elect to President.

2.1 Duties and Qualifications The duties and qualifications of the BOD are as follows:

1. Act in the best interest of the Association and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Each BOD member must attend 2 or more Association functions, All BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, Installation Events, as stated in Section 7.
3. Oversee all operations of the Association, both financially and in the decision-making process.
4. Develop familiarity with the bylaws, policies and procedures, and structure of the Association.
5. Keep all sensitive information confidential as per Section 8 Professional Standards.
6. Promote membership interest and active participation in the Association.
7. Diligently prepare for Directors’ meetings to make decisions in the best interest of the entire membership rather than benefiting individually from decisions made.
8. Publicly support all decisions made by the BOD and the Association.
9. Uphold the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS, SGAR, MR, and NAR.
10. Any realtor who has failed to fulfill their duties while serving on the BOD shall be automatically disqualified from serving in the future without BOD approval.

2.2.2 President-Elect The President-Elect will automatically take the office of President immediately following their term as President-Elect

Duties:

1. The responsibility of the President-Elect is to prepare to become the President. The President-Elect shall diligently prepare for their term of Presidency well in advance of Installation.
2. Serves on the Executive Committee.
3. Serves on the Budget Committee.
4. The President-Elect performs the duties of the Presidency in the President’s absence or when the President is unable to serve.
5. Develops detailed familiarity with the structure and administration of the Association.
6. Appoints committee chairs and representative appointments prior to October BOD meeting. These appointments will take effect when the President-Elect begins their President term.
7. Serves as chair of Strategic Planning Committee, prior to their presidency.
8. Professional Standards training each year or as required.
9. Attends budgeted state and national meetings.
10. Attend leadership training, if available.

SECRETARY / TREASURER

Section 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This office will have a term of at least one year, with a maximum of 2 consecutive years in the same position.

2.1 Duties and Qualifications The duties and qualifications of the BOD are as follows:

1. Act in the best interest of the Association and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Each BOD member must attend 2 or more Association functions, All BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, Installation Events, as stated in Section 7.
3. Oversee all operations of the Association, both financially and in the decision-making process.
4. Develop familiarity with the bylaws, policies and procedures, and structure of the Association.
5. Keep all sensitive information confidential as per Section 8 Professional Standards.
6. Promote membership interest and active participation in the Association.
7. Diligently prepare for Directors’ meetings to make decisions in the best interest of the entire membership rather than benefiting individually from decisions made.
8. Publicly support all decisions made by the BOD and the Association.
9. Uphold the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS, SGAR, MR, and NAR.
10. Any realtor who has failed to fulfill their duties while serving on the BOD shall be automatically disqualified from serving in the future without BOD approval.

2.2.3 Secretary / Treasurer 

Duties:

1. The Secretary / Treasurer is the corporate secretary of the Association. (12/2023)
2. A fiduciary obligation is to oversee the finances of the Association to ensure a fiscally sound operation.
3. Be familiar with the format and content of the Association’s financial statements and work with the AE to present a current financial report at each regular monthly BOD meeting. Copies shall be provided to each Director at said meetings. Including having full access to all software pertaining to Association finances.
4. Serves on the Executive Committee.
5. Pre-approves minutes for the BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, and special meetings of the Association. Minutes shall include but not be limited to the call to order, roll call, business, and adjournment. Reports and detailed motions carried or defeated shall be recorded in accordance with the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order
6. Responsible for taking meeting minutes, in AE’s absence.
7. Professional Standards training each year or as required.
8. Serves on the Budget Committee.
9. Serves on the Strategic Planning Committee
10. Shall attend leadership training, if available.

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Section 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This office will have a term of at least one year, with a maximum of 2 consecutive years in the same position.

2.1 Duties and Qualifications The duties and qualifications of the BOD are as follows:

1. Act in the best interest of the Association and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Each BOD member must attend 2 or more Association functions, All BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, Installation Events, as stated in Section 7.
3. Oversee all operations of the Association, both financially and in the decision-making process.
4. Develop familiarity with the bylaws, policies and procedures, and structure of the Association.
5. Keep all sensitive information confidential as per Section 8 Professional Standards.
6. Promote membership interest and active participation in the Association.
7. Diligently prepare for Directors’ meetings to make decisions in the best interest of the entire membership rather than benefiting individually from decisions made.
8. Publicly support all decisions made by the BOD and the Association.
9. Uphold the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS, SGAR, MR, and NAR.
10. Any realtor who has failed to fulfill their duties while serving on the BOD shall be automatically disqualified from serving in the future without BOD approval.

2.2.5 Parliamentarian

Duties:

1. Must attend Robert’s Rule of Orders training within 2 years prior to taking position.
2. Responsible for seeing that all meetings follow proper parliamentary procedure as outlined in the most current “Robert’s Rules of Order” and a copy of the latest version will be provided from the Association.
3. Serves on the Executive Committee.
4. Serves as a mediator to discussions during the meeting.

MLS DIRECTOR

Section 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2.1 Duties and Qualifications The duties and qualifications of the BOD are as follows:

1. Act in the best interest of the Association and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Each BOD member must attend 2 or more Association functions, All BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, Installation Events, as stated in Section 7.
3. Oversee all operations of the Association, both financially and in the decision-making process.
4. Develop familiarity with the bylaws, policies and procedures, and structure of the Association.
5. Keep all sensitive information confidential as per Section 8 Professional Standards.
6. Promote membership interest and active participation in the Association.
7. Diligently prepare for Directors’ meetings to make decisions in the best interest of the entire membership rather than benefiting individually from decisions made.
8. Publicly support all decisions made by the BOD and the Association.
9. Uphold the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS, SGAR, MR, and NAR.
10. Any realtor who has failed to fulfill their duties while serving on the BOD shall be automatically disqualified from serving in the future without BOD approval.

2.2.6 MLS Director

Duties:

1. Acts in the best interest of the MLS and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Maintains a liaison with the MARIS MLS, as a direct representative of the SGAR BOD.
3. Responsible to ensure a fair and accurate MLS to benefit our members and their clients and customers.
4. Ensures the MLS service is maintained that provides the most accurate information, which while it can be deemed reliable, is not guaranteed in its accuracy.
5. Be knowledgeable of the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS MLS.
6. Reports to the BOD on MLS issues and updates decisions made at MARIS BOD meetings.

Attends all MARIS Share Holder meetings and votes on behalf of the board.

STATE DIRECTORS

Section 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2.1 Duties and Qualifications The duties and qualifications of the BOD are as follows:

1. Act in the best interest of the Association and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Each BOD member must attend 2 or more Association functions, All BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, Installation Events, as stated in Section 7.
3. Oversee all operations of the Association, both financially and in the decision-making process.
4. Develop familiarity with the bylaws, policies and procedures, and structure of the Association.
5. Keep all sensitive information confidential as per Section 8 Professional Standards.
6. Promote membership interest and active participation in the Association.
7. Diligently prepare for Directors’ meetings to make decisions in the best interest of the entire membership rather than benefiting individually from decisions made.
8. Publicly support all decisions made by the BOD and the Association.
9. Uphold the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS, SGAR, MR, and NAR.
10. Any realtor who has failed to fulfill their duties while serving on the BOD shall be automatically disqualified from serving in the future without BOD approval.

2.2.8 State Directors

Represents SGAR at MR functions.

Duties:

1. A liaison with MR and the membership and BOD of SGAR.
2. Attend functions of MR as budgeted.
3. Communicate with MR the concerns of membership and SGAR BOD.
4. Be knowledgeable of MR Bylaws and Policies.
5. Must attend a minimum of 2 state conferences and vote during the MR BOD meeting.
6. Provide a report on the attended committee meetings at the next BOD meeting.

LOCAL DIRECTORS

Section 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2.1 Duties and Qualifications The duties and qualifications of the BOD are as follows:

1. Act in the best interest of the Association and not in a manner to gain personal benefit.
2. Each BOD member must attend 2 or more Association functions, All BOD meetings, General Membership Meetings, Installation Events, as stated in Section 7.
3. Oversee all operations of the Association, both financially and in the decision-making process.
4. Develop familiarity with the bylaws, policies and procedures, and structure of the Association.
5. Keep all sensitive information confidential as per Section 8 Professional Standards.
6. Promote membership interest and active participation in the Association.
7. Diligently prepare for Directors’ meetings to make decisions in the best interest of the entire membership rather than benefiting individually from decisions made.
8. Publicly support all decisions made by the BOD and the Association.
9. Uphold the Bylaws and Regulations of MARIS, SGAR, MR, and NAR.
10. Any realtor who has failed to fulfill their duties while serving on the BOD shall be automatically disqualified from serving in the future without BOD approval.

2.2.7 Local Directors  Represents the local membership at Association functions.

Duties:

1. A liaison with the membership (i.e. Brokers and Affiliates) and the BOD. Broker offices to be divided and assigned between the Local Directors.
2. Communicate with the BOD all concerns of the membership. All requests and recommendations will be presented to the BOD in writing; present any petitions to the BOD from the general membership.
3. Must be an actively engaged member of the Membership Committee.
4. Must attend all General Membership Meetings.