Committee Descriptions for Proposal
ASSOCIATION POLICIES FOR COMMITTEES
The MAR Leadership Team shall annually recommend a committee structure for the
upcoming year to the Board of Directors for approval. Unless otherwise stated, the Chair
and members of each standing Committee for each elective year shall be appointed by the
President for that elective year, and the Vice Chair by the President-Elect. Unless otherwise
stated, terms of Committee members shall be one calendar year and members shall not
have term limits.
The President may create task forces and subcommittees throughout the year. Each
subcommittee shall report to its main committee, and may only make recommendations to
the full committee. Task forces with special assignments are established for limited time
periods and its term shall not exceed the term of the appointing President unless otherwise
approved by the Board of Directors of the succeeding year.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Association Executive Committee
Charge: The purpose of the MAR Association Executives Committee (AEC) is to provide a forum for
Association Executives to be informed on Association issues and procedures. In addition, the AEC works
to foster cooperation in the exchange of information and experiences among its members and between
the local Boards/Associations and the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®.
As appropriate, the AEC shall provide recommendations to MAR Leadership Team on issues of concern
to the local REALTOR® Boards/Associations. MAR staff members are invited to meetings by the Chair as
appropriate. In addition, other local Board/Association Staff may be invited to meetings, with notice to
the Chair.
The AEC may maintain a Fund for the purpose of purchasing cards, flowers, or gifts for its members and
other purposes as approved by the Committee. Each Committee member is encouraged to make a
donation annually to replenish the fund.
Composition: The Association Executive Committee shall be comprised of the Association Executive
from each local Association and the State Association CEO/EVP, who shall also be a voting member. The
Chair will be elected annually by the Committee and shall be elected prior to the NAR Annual
Convention. A Vice Chair may be elected each year, but is not considered Chair-Elect.
Meetings: The Association Executives Committee shall meet as needed.
Audit Committee
Charge: The charge of the Audit Committee is to recommend to the Board of Directors a selection of
outside auditors to conduct an annual independent financial audit. The Audit Committee shall review
the scope of the audit and the general internal control issues with the auditors.
Composition: The Audit Committee shall be comprised of five to seven members. It shall be required
that two members meet the following criteria: currently practicing MA CPAs (preferably with Not-forProfit experience); not REALTOR® members; and not employed by MAR’s Auditors. The Chair, Vice-Chair
and at least one other member must be REALTOR® members in good standing and may not include the
current MAR Treasurer.
Terms: Members of the Audit Committee shall serve no more than three consecutive one-year terms.
Meetings: The Audit Committee shall meet at least two times per year
Awards and Recognitions Committee
Charge: The charge of the Awards and Recognitions Committee shall be to select all award recipients,
including, but not limited to: REALTOR® of the Year; Milt Shaw Award; Educator of the Year; Good
Neighbor Award; Public Policy and Property Rights Advocacy Award; Life Membership review; and other
awards as appropriate. Each award recipient will be selected by the two most recent MAR past
presidents, current MAR President, MAR CEO/EVP, and three most recent past recipients for that
respective award based on the specific criteria for that award.
Composition: The Awards and Recognitions Committee shall be comprised of the following members:
the two most recent MAR past presidents, current MAR President, MAR CEO, and the three most recent
past recipients for each award.
Meetings: The Awards and Recognitions Committee shall meet on an as-needed basis.
Forms Content Committee
Charge: The charge of the Forms Content Advisory Committee shall be to monitor and advise MAR
attorneys regarding content revisions to existing MassForms™.
Composition: The Forms Content Advisory Committee shall be comprised of one member from each
local association appointed for the ensuing year by the respective current Local President-Elect.
Meetings: The Forms Content Advisory Committee shall meet on an as-needed basis.
Government Affairs Committee
Charge: The charge of the MAR's Government Affairs Committee shall be to review current legislative
and regulatory issues and provide input to the MAR Leadership Team and staff. The Committee is
authorized to make decisions with MAR professional staff regarding MAR positions on regulatory and
legislative issues pursuant to the MAR Public Policy Statement.
Composition: The MAR's Government Affairs Committee shall be comprised of one member from each
local association appointed for the ensuing year by the respective current Local President-Elect and up
to five at large appointments by the MAR President. The Leadership Development Committee shall set
forth criteria for membership for this Committee.
Meetings: The Government Affairs Committee shall meet on an as-needed basis.
Investment Committee
Charge: The charge of the Investment Committee shall be to act for and report quarterly to the Board of
Directors regarding all investment activities of the Association. The Investment committee shall be
guided by an independent outside professional investment advisory firm. The Committee shall ensure
that the outside firm complies with the MAR investment policy as approved by the Board of Directors.
Composition: The Investment Committee shall be comprised of seven to nine members and the MAR
Treasurer. Preference shall be given to those applicants with investment and/or financial experience.
Meetings: The Investment Committee shall meet at least four times per year.
Member Benefits Committee
Charge: The charge of the Member Benefits Committee shall be to evaluate, provide and promote
services and products that benefit a member's business and enhance services to MAR members.
Composition: The Member Benefits Committee shall be comprised nine to 15 members.
Meetings: The Member Benefits Committee shall meet approximately six times per year.
Professional Development Committee
Charge: The charge of the Professional Development Committee shall be to plan the educational
programming and events including, but not limited to: GRI Programs; online CE services; international
and broker education; and other professional development programs.
Composition: The Professional Development Committee shall be comprised of 9 to 15 members.
Meetings: The Professional Development Committee shall meet approximately five per year.
Professional Standards Committee
Charge: The charge of the Professional Standards Committee is to continue to provide fair, ethical and
consistent Professional Standards services through experienced and well-trained members. Members
shall be available to serve pursuant to the MAR Interboard Agreement and the Interstate Arbitration
Agreement, including but not limited to: offering mediation, ombudsman, grievance, and arbitration.
PLEASE NOTE: Training is required for this committee and is provided by MAR.
Composition: All MAR members who have been trained as Professional Standards administrators,
mediators, or ombudsmen shall serve on this Committee. Professional Standards administrators must
have been trained within the past two years.
Meetings: The Professional Standards Committee shall meet on an as needed basis, and individuals may
be asked to serve on a panel as needed.
Charitable Foundation, as defined in the Charitable Foundation Bylaws
REALTOR® Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee , as defined in the RIPEAC Guidelines
REALTOR® Political Action Committee, as defined in the RPAC Bylaws