Orange County REALTORS® members can apply to serve on a variety of committees. The application period is held annually in the Fall.
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Affiliate (North and South)
The purpose of the Affiliate (North and South) Committee(s) is to educate our members while forming quality partnerships within the real estate industry. We endeavor to create personal connections & business opportunities that have a positive effect on business & personal growth.
Bylaws
The purpose of the Bylaws committee is to review, and when appropriate, propose amendments to OCR’s Bylaws. The Bylaws Committee assures the OCR Bylaws are up-to-date with mandatory state and national changes. The Bylaws Committee recommends additions, changes and deletions to the policies and procedures outlined in OCR’s Policies and Procedure Manual.
Credentials
The purpose of the Credentials Committee shall be to screen announced candidates for qualification, set the timeline for Board of Director and Officer elections and related due dates, and to resolve any issues relating to qualification and the conduct of election activities.
Education
The Education Committee oversees Education and Training Programming. The Education Committee researches, plans and presents an annual menu of industry related seminars, events and workshops to meet the present and future needs of members and to further support them in their individual business. The Education Committee develops processes to identify key trends and hot topics in order to choose relevant training programs.
Executive
Members include the President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Immediate Past-President, and CEO. When elected as President-Elect and Treasurer-Elect during the annual election of officers (for the following year), these officers will be added to the committee for the remainder of the current year, but will be non-voting members and will not be included as part of the quorum. The Executive Committee assists the Board of Directors in completing its tasks efficiently and expeditiously, it may meet more frequently than the Board of Directors and moves more nimbly. The Executive Committee reviews issues facing the association and makes recommendations or preliminary decisions on business matters ranging from strategy planning, policy, investment, and risk. All issues to be ratified at the Board of Directors meeting. The Executive Committee serves as a sounding board for management on emerging issues, problems, and initiatives. The Executive Committee may name members of Orange County REALTORS® to serve as Association representatives to other organizations.
Finance
Identify the financial and budgetary needs of OCR. Identify forces that may affect OCR’s financial resources. Develop the annual operating budget and capital expenditures budget incorporating the goals set during the Leadership Summit, or at Director Meetings or according to the Strategic Plan. Propose annual schedule of dues and fees. Review OCR’s financial position and accounts periodically. Review OCR’s Investment Policy annually. Provide monthly financial report to Board of Directors. Keep abreast of OCR’s tax consequences and create plan(s) to minimize tax liability. Review unbudgeted financial requests and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for adjustments required in the total budget and the impact thereon.
Global Business Alliance
The purpose of the Global Business Alliance Committee is to create and advocate educational programs and partnerships designed to raise member awareness of global clients and investment groups in our local market. To provide the dissemination of information that facilitates and promotes greater interaction, understanding and cooperation across cultural lines within and peripheral to the real estate profession. To create and advocate educational programs and partnerships designed to raise member awareness of global clients and investment groups in our local market, and to provide the dissemination of information that facilitates and promotes greater interaction, understanding and cooperation across cultural lines within and peripheral to the real estate profession. To use NAR’s resources and cooperative agreements with foreign real estate Associations develop global business relationships, and network with the international real estate community in a safe and ethical environment. Learn more.
Grievance
Review complaints from members or the public to determine whether or not they warrant a formal hearing, to review the charges of unethical conduct against OCR members, and to present alleged complaints to the Professional Standards Committee Panels for adjudication and possible disciplinary action. The function of the Grievance Committee is to make only such preliminary reviews and evaluation of the complaint as required in determining whether the complaint warrants further consideration by a Hearing Panel of the Professional Standards Committee.
Leadership and Professional Development
The main responsibility of the Leadership and Professional Development Committee is to encourage leadership, mentor, guide, and educate OCR members on the value of serving. The purpose of the Leadership and Professional Development Committee is to develop paths of leadership for those who desire to serve our Association, the real estate industry, or the community. The Leadership and Professional Development Committee initiates training so that future leaders learn specific skills and perspectives to achieve effectiveness in leadership, business and life; and to develop the confidence to embrace the responsibility to serve as a leader in the real estate industry and beyond. The Leadership and Professional Development Committee identifies, encourages and mentors OCR’s future leaders, and acts as a liaison to the Leadership Academy and its alumni. The Leadership and Professional Development Committee awards the Leadership Legacy, Icon, Rockstar, and Pillars of Excellence awards at the Annual Membership Meeting.
Local Government Relations (North and South)
Focuses on real estate related issues and concerns that pertain to OCR market area. OCR supports both a North and South Local Governmental Relations Committee. Coordinate communication between OCR membership and Federal, State, and local legislators, governmental agencies and regulatory entities. Promote exchange of information and OCR membership involvement at all levels of government on issues affecting the membership and ownership of private real property. Develop programs to keep OCR members informed and updated on National, State, and local rules, bills (pending and enacted) and legislation.
Makes recommendations to support or oppose ballot measure and other issue-related campaigns. Participates in advocacy and outreach activities in local communities of OCR. Develop programs to keep OCR members informed and updated on National, State, and local rules, bills (pending and enacted) and legislation.
Member Inclusion and Fair Housing
The purpose of the Member Inclusion and Fair Housing Committee, as outlined in the Strategic Plan, is to educate, engage, and empower the OCR community by cultivating resources and communication to create and sustain an environment that is inclusive, equitable and diverse and promotes fair housing for all. Learn more.
MLS
The purpose of the MLS Committee is to act as liaison between OCR’s membership and the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS). The MLS Committee brings REALTOR® concerns and recommendations regarding products, services, rules and regulations to the CRMLS Board of Directors. The MLS Committee makes recommendations on new geographic areas and defines and adjusts existing boundaries. The MLS Committee develops programs to keep OCR members informed and updated on MLS services, rules, regulations, tools and platforms. Programs may include an MLS Forum.
Political Affairs and Elections (PAEC)
It is a voluntary non-profit, standing committee of individual REALTORS® formed by the Orange County Association of REALTORS® (“OCAR”), and is not affiliated with any political party. This committee is not a “political action committee" as defined by state law and administers no political contributions. However, by a written Cooperative Agreement with California Real Estate Political Action Committee ("CREPAC"), a committee sponsored by the California Association of REALTORS® ("C.A.R."), this PAEC serves as a “Local Candidate Recommendation Committee, commonly referred to as an “LCRC”.
Professional Standards
Responsible for enforcement of the NAR Code of Ethics, Multiple Listing Service Rules and OCR Bylaws or Rules through a hearing and entry of an award by the Professional Standards panel, but does not include conversion into a collection of a civil court judgment. Provides procedures for enforcement of the NAR Code of Ethics, Multiple Listing Service Rules and OCR Bylaws or Rules. Provides hearings for alleged violations of the NAR Code of Ethics, Multiple Listing Service Rules and OCR Bylaws or Rules. Provide arbitration hearings pursuant to NAR Code of Ethics Article 17 disputes between REALTORS® or REALTOR® and their clients. Provides an Ethics Advocate.
REALTOR® Risk Management
The purpose of the REALTOR® Risk Management Committee is to provide a forum to identify trends and issues that may be, or that are putting REALTORS® and/or their clients at risk. The REALTOR® Risk Management Committee educates Brokers, Managers and General Counsel. The REALTOR® Risk Management Committee provides information to other OCR Committees as appropriate. The REALTOR® Risk Management Committee, annually or as needed, reviews and updates the Orange County Local Area Disclosures in consultation with Association General Counsel. The committee shall put together a work group annually to revise the OC LAD form and bring back recommended changes to the committee. The work group shall be made up of new and experienced Risk Management Committee members to annually revise the OC LAD form.
Young Professionals Network
To promote camaraderie within the Orange County Real Estate community and beyond, through networking and volunteer activities. To collaborate with local community organizations through fundraising and opportunities for engagement. To support Orange County REALTORS® projects and its members in creative and innovative ways.