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Are you or someone you know interested in serving on an NAR committee in 2010?
The online Committee Recommendation Database on REALTOR.org is now open and accepting recommendations! Please read the following important information regarding the Committee Recommendation Process. (Please note: It's OK and encouraged to recommend yourself!)
Re-appointment to Committees & Continuing Terms
Committee members are NOT automatically considered for re-appointment! A member currently serving on a committee, whose term expires in 2009 MUST submit a recommendation via the Online Committee Recommendation Database if he/she would like to be considered for service in 2010. Members who have a continuing term that expires in 2010 or 2011 do not need to submit a recommendation to remain on the committee; they will remain until the term expires.
Process for 2010 Committee Recommendation Process
The deadline for submitting committee recommendations is May 26, 2009. All recommendations must be submitted via the online database.
Using the database, you can recommend yourself or another suitable candidate for up to three (3) committees at a time. When submitting a recommendation you are required to include relevant comments that highlight the candidate's skills and qualifications for the position. All comments are confidential.
We encourage you to seek recommendations from colleagues with whom you have worked closely, in particular members of state and national leadership.
Follow these steps to access the Committee Recommendation Database*:
1. Log-on to REALTOR.org
2. In the left-hand blue side bar click on "NAR Governance"
3. Beneath that, select "Committees"
4. In the center screen choose "Committee Recommendations for 2010- Reference Page"
5. Select "I. Submit a Committee Recommendation"
The link below may also be used to access the recommendation database directly on REALTOR.org. http://www.realtor.org/comsel.nsf/webpage/MbrHome?OpenDocument
Things to Consider when Submitting Recommendations
Each committee is different. Some are large, others small; some require more of a time commitment from its members; some require specific background to be considered for appointment. To determine which committee is right for you, please review the committee structure which lists each committee's purpose statement, composition (how many members), length of term members are expected to serve, and specific qualifications for consideration.
Please keep in mind that if appointed to a committee you will be expected to attend all of its meetings and serve the full length of your term. Furthermore, please keep in mind that forums are open to all members; so you need not recommend yourself for appointment to a forum unless you are seeking the position of chair or vice chair.
Individual committee structure* can be found here:
http://www.realtor.org/comsel.nsf/ViewthisYrCommittees?OpenView
*Note: This is the current 2009 committee structure. The 2010 committee structure will be approved at the Midyear Meetings in May, 2009.
Have You Completed/Updated Your Expertise Profile?
NAR's Expertise Profile Database was designed to provide all levels of the REALTOR® family (including the Local, State and National Associations) with key information about you and your professional experience. The information that you will provide in this profile will be used as a resource in a variety of ways, including identification of members with certain expertise to serve on committees, working groups, presidential advisory groups; also, to respond to surveys about association issues, products, services etc.
Individuals interested in serving on NAR's committees are encouraged to create and/or update their expertise profiles. However, they are NOT required. Please note: Completing an expertise profile is NOT the same as submitting a recommendation for yourself! If you wish to serve on a committee you still must submit a recommendation via the online Committee Recommendation Database on REALTOR.org.
Follow these steps to access the Expertise Profile page*:
1. Log-on to REALTOR.org
2. In the left-hand blue side bar click on "NAR Governance"
3. Beneath that, select "Committees"
4. In the center screen choose "Committee Recommendation for 2010 - Reference Page"
5. Select "II. Complete Your Expertise Profile"
6. Under "Create and Update Profiles" select "Create an expertise profile."
OR click on the link below to complete or update your expertise profile.*
http://www.realtor.org/nrdsprof.nsf/GetUserInfo?ReadForm&Login
Turn to REALTOR.org for the Latest Information
Use of electronic mail and the NAR Governance page on REALTOR.org will serve as the vehicles for promoting and publicizing information related to the Committee Recommendation/Selection process. Therefore it is imperative that you adjust your email spam filter settings so that you receive important emails from NAR.
NAR Governance Webpage:
http://www.realtor.org/nar_governance/index.html
Committees Webpage*:
http://www.realtor.org/LeadGov.nsf/pages/CommitteesHomepage?OpenDocument
*Members need to have a REALTOR.org login and password to access these databases. Contact Information Central at (800) 874-6500; InfoCentral@realtors.org for login and password assistance.
