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National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. “The Premier Network of Black Real Estate Professionals”

9831 Greenbelt Road ‐ Suite 309 | Lanham, MD 20706 November 10, 2023

Dear Board Members:

Subject: November 2023 NAREB Retreat On behalf of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), we extend our warmest appreciation for your commitment and dedication to our organization. We are thrilled to have you join us for the upcoming November 2023 NAREB Retreat. This retreat holds immense significance as it provides us with an opportunity to come together as a board and collectively shape the future of NAREB. We are confident that your expertise and insights will contribute significantly to our discussions and help us achieve our goals. As the Chair and Vice Chair of NAREB, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continuous support and involvement in the important work we do. We recognize the responsibilities and expectations that come with our positions, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and leadership. During this retreat, we will focus on several key areas to ensure the continued success and growth of NAREB: Board Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Governance  Presentation by Attorney Fair on the board members' roles and responsibilities in relation to governance  Discussion and clarification of board members' duties and contributions to governance Parliamentary Procedures Presentation  Presentation by Attorney Fair and Mr. Wooten on parliamentary procedures, including the conduct of meetings and decision-making processes  Overview of Robert's Rules of Order and their application in board meetings  Q&A and discussion on best practices for effective meetings Constitution and By-laws Review  Synopsis of the current Constitution and By-laws by Attorney Fair, highlighting areas that require clarification or removal of ambiguity  Review of proposed policies and their alignment with the Constitution and By-laws  Reconciliation of policies with NAREB's Policy and Procedures Manual for consistency  Discussion and decision-making on necessary amendments or updates Regional Vice Presidents Manual  Presentation of the reviewed and edited Regional Vice Presidents Manual by RVP Hill and RVP Martin  Adoption of the manual by the Board

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Discussion on the election process and reimbursement policy for stipends and regional expenses Recap and Next Steps  Summary of key discussions and decisions made during the retreat  Identification of next steps and assignment of responsibilities  Closing remarks by the Chair 

We genuinely value your active participation in the retreat sessions and discussions. Your input and expertise are crucial to shaping our strategies and guiding NAREB's future direction. We kindly request that you review the attached agenda and come prepared to contribute your valuable insights. Additionally, if there are any specific topics or areas of concern you would like to address during the retreat, we encourage you to inform us in advance so that we can incorporate them into the agenda and ensure a productive and fulfilling experience for all. We are confident that, together, we will make significant progress towards our goals and strengthen NAREB's position as a leading advocate for democracy in housing. Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment to NAREB. We look forward to welcoming you to the November 2023 NAREB Retreat and embarking on this transformative journey together. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards,

Lawrence Batiste Chairman Ph: 678-910-7225 Email: lawrence.batiste@nareb.com National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)

Andrea Cookey

Vice Chair Ph: 832-215-9084 Email: andrea.cooksey@nareb.com National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)

November 10, 2023

NAREB Board Retreat Agenda 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introductions  Chair provides opening remarks and sets the objectives for the retreat  Review of the agenda and expectations for the day 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Board Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Governance  Presentation by Attorney Fair on the board members' roles and responsibilities in relation to governance  Discussion and clarification of board members' duties and contributions to governance 11:15 AM – 11:25 AM:  Recapped – NAREB’s Developer Academy Grant

- Carley Brailey, NAREB Consultant

11:25 AM - 11:30 AM: Break 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Parliamentary Procedures Presentation  Presentation by Attorney Fair and Mr. Wooten on parliamentary procedures, including the conduct of meetings and decision-making processes  Overview of Robert's Rules of Order and their application in board meetings  Q&A and discussion on best practices for effective meetings 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Constitution and By-laws Review  Synopsis of the current Constitution and By-laws by Attorney Fair, highlighting areas that require clarification or removal of ambiguity  Review of proposed policies and their alignment with the Constitution and By-laws  Reconciliation of policies with NAREB's Policy and Procedures Manual for consistency  Discussion and decision-making on necessary amendments or updates 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Break 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Regional Vice Presidents Manual  Presentation of the revised and edited Regional Vice Presidents’ Manual by RVP Hill and RVP Martin  Adoption of the manual by the Board  Discussion on the election process and reimbursement policy for stipends and regional expenses 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Recap and Next Steps  Summary of key discussions and decisions made during the retreat  Identification of next steps and assignment of responsibilities  Closing remarks by the Chair “The Premier Network of Black Real Estate Professionals”

NAREB BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ORIENTATION NOTES

Board Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Governance  Introduction o Welcome and introduction o Purpose of the presentation: Understanding the duties and responsibilities of the NAREB Board of Directors under Michigan law o  Agenda  Overview of NAREB  Role and Composition of the Board  Fiduciary Duties  Legal and Regulatory Compliance  Conflicts of Interest  Decision-Making Process  Accountability and Liability  Overview of NAREB o National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) o Mission and objectives o Significance in the real estate industry  Role and Composition of the Board o Composition of the NAREB Board of Directors o Election and term limits o Responsibilities of board members  Fiduciary Duties o Duty of Care o Act in good faith o Exercise due diligence o Duty of Loyalty o Avoid conflicts of interest o Put NAREB's interests above personal interests o Duty of Obedience o Ensure adherence to NAREB's mission and bylaws

 Legal and Regulatory Compliance o Overview of Michigan laws governing nonprofit organizations o Compliance with federal and state laws o Role of the board in ensuring legal compliance  Conflicts of Interest o Definition of conflicts of interest o Disclosure and recusal o Handling conflicts of interest situations  Decision-Making Process o Importance of informed decision-making o Transparency and record-keeping o Roles and responsibilities during board meetings  Accountability and Liability o Overview of potential liabilities o Protection through indemnification o Importance of Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance

NAREB BOARD Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Governance NOTES

Parliamentarian Procedures for NAREB's Board of Directors  Introduction o Welcome and introduction o Purpose of the presentation: Understanding parliamentary procedures for effective board meetings  Agenda  What Are Parliamentary Procedures?  Why Are Parliamentary Procedures Important?  Key Elements of Parliamentary Procedures  Common Parliamentary Motions  Role of the Parliamentarian  Navigating Board Meetings  Best Practices  What Are Parliamentary Procedures? o Definition of parliamentary procedures o Origins and history o Importance in organized decision-making  Why Are Parliamentary Procedures Important? o Ensuring fair and orderly meetings o Promoting participation and equity o Facilitating efficient decision-making  Key Elements of Parliamentary Procedures o Rules of order (e.g., Robert's Rules of Order) o Meeting structure (agenda, minutes, etc.) o Voting and decision-making processes  Common Parliamentary Motions o Main motions o Subsidiary motions o Privileged motions o Incidental motions o How to make, second, and debate motions

 Role of the Parliamentarian o Duties and responsibilities of the parliamentarian o Appointing a parliamentarian o Their role in advising on parliamentary procedure  Navigating Board Meetings o The order of business o Handling debate and discussion o Voting procedures o Resolving conflicts and disputes  Best Practices o Prepare for meetings in advance o Maintain meeting decorum and respect o Encourage participation and inclusivity o Keep records and minutes

ROBERTS RULES CHEAT SHEET Second Needed Yes Yes No

Debatable

Amendable

"I move that we adjourn" "I move that we recess until…" "Point of privilege"

Interrupt Speaker No No Yes

No No No

No Yes No

"I move that we table it"

Yes

Vote Needed Majority Majority Chair Decides Majority

"I move the previous question" "I move we postpone this matter until…" "I move that this motion be amended by…" "I move that…"

No No

Yes Yes

No Yes

2/3 Majority

Yes

Majority

To:

You say:

Amendable

Vote Needed

"Point of order"

Second Needed No

Debatable

Object to procedure or personal affront Request information Ask for vote by actual count to verify voice vote

Interrupt Speaker Yes

Chair decides

"Point of information" "I call for a division of the house"

Yes Must be done before new motion

No No

Object to considering some undiplomatic or improper matter

"I object to consideration of this question"

Yes

None None unless someone objects 2/3

Take up matter previously tabled

"I move we take from the table…"

Yes

Majority

Reconsider something already disposed of

"I move we now (or later) reconsider our action relative to…"

Yes

Only if original motion was debatable

Majority

Consider something out of its scheduled order Vote on a ruling by the Chair

"I move we suspend the rules and consider…" "I appeal the Chair’s decision"

Yes

2/3

Yes

Majority

To:

You say:

Adjourn Recess Complain about noise, room temp., etc. Suspend further consideration of something End debate Postpone consideration of something Amend a motion

No Yes Yes Yes Majority Introduce business (a primary motion) The above listed motions and points are listed in established order of precedence. When any one of them is pending, you may not introduce another that is listed below, but you may introduce another that is listed above it.

The motions, points and proposals listed above have no established order of preference; any of them may be introduced at any time except whePnamgeee7ti9ngofis15c3onsidering one of the top three matters listed from the first chart (Motion to Adjourn, Recess or Point of Privilege).

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING A MAIN MOTION NOTE: Nothing goes to discussion without a motion being on the floor. Obtaining and assigning the floor A member raises hand when no one else has the floor The chair recognizes the member by name

How the Motion is Brought Before the Assembly The member makes the motion: I move that (or "to") ... and resumes his seat. Another member seconds the motion: I second the motion or I second it or second. The chair states the motion: It is moved and seconded that ... Are you ready for the question? Consideration of the Motion 1. Members can debate the motion. 2. Before speaking in debate, members obtain the floor. 3. The maker of the motion has first right to the floor if he claims it properly 4. Debate must be confined to the merits of the motion. 5. Debate can be closed only by order of the assembly (2/3 vote) or by the chair if no one seeks the floor for further debate. The chair puts the motion to a vote 1. The chair asks: Are you ready for the question? If no one rises to claim the floor, the chair proceeds to take the vote. 2. The chair says: The question is on the adoption of the motion that ... As many as are in favor, say ‘Aye’. (Pause for response.) Those opposed, say 'Nay'. (Pause for response.) Those abstained please say ‘Aye’. The chair announces the result of the vote. 1. 2.

The ayes have it, the motion carries, and ... (indicating the effect of the vote) or The nays have it and the motion fails

WHEN DEBATING YOUR MOTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Listen to the other side Focus on issues, not personalities Avoid questioning motives Be polite

HOW TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT YOU WANT TO DO IN MEETINGS MAIN MOTION You want to propose a new idea or action for the group. After recognition, make a main motion. Member: "Madame Chairman, I move that ." AMENDING A MOTION You want to change some of the wording that is being discussed. After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move that the motion be amended by adding the following words ." After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move that the motion be amended by striking out the following words ." After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move that the motion be amended by striking out the following words and adding in their place the following words ." REFER TO A COMMITTEE You feel that an idea or proposal being discussed needs more study and investigation. After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move that the question be referred to a committee made up of members Smith, Jones and Brown." POSTPONE DEFINITELY You want the membership to have more time to consider the question under discussion and you want to postpone it to a definite time or day, and have it come up for further consideration. After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move to postpone the question until." PREVIOUS QUESTION You think discussion has gone on for too long and you want to stop discussion and vote. After recognition, "Madam President, I move the previous question." LIMIT DEBATE You think discussion is getting long, but you want to give a reasonable length of time for consideration of the question. After recognition, "Madam President, I move to limit discussion to two minutes per speaker." POSTPONE INDEFINITELY You want to kill a motion that is being discussed. After recognition, "Madam Moderator, I move to postpone the question indefinitely." POSTPONE INDEFINITELY You are against a motion just proposed and want to learn who is for and who is against the motion. After recognition, "Madame President, I move to postpone the motion indefinitely." RECESS You want to take a break for a while. After recognition, "Madame Moderator, I move to recess for ten minutes."

ADJOURNMENT You want the meeting to end. After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move to adjourn." PERMISSION TO WITHDRAW A MOTION You have made a motion and after discussion, are sorry you made it. After recognition, "Madam President, I ask permission to withdraw my motion." CALL FOR ORDERS OF THE DAY At the beginning of the meeting, the agenda was adopted. The chairman is not following the order of the approved agenda. Without recognition, "Call for orders of the day." SUSPENDING THE RULES The agenda has been approved and as the meeting progressed, it became obvious that an item you are interested in will not come up before adjournment. After recognition, "Madam Chairman, I move to suspend the rules and move item 5 to position 2." POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE The noise outside the meeting has become so great that you are having trouble hearing. Without recognition, "Point of personal privilege." Chairman: "State your point." Member: "There is too much noise, I can't hear." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE You are going to propose a question that is likely to be controversial and you feel that some of the members will try to kill it by various maneuvers. Also you want to keep out visitors and the press. After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move that we go into a committee of the whole." POINT OF ORDER It is obvious that the meeting is not following proper rules. Without recognition, "I rise to a point of order," or "Point of order." POINT OF INFORMATION You are wondering about some of the facts under discussion, such as the balance in the treasury when expenditures are being discussed. Without recognition, "Point of information." POINT OF PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY You are confused about some of the parliamentary rules. Without recognition, "Point of parliamentary inquiry." APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR Without recognition, "I appeal from the decision of the chair."

Rule Classification and Requirements Class of Rule Charter Bylaws Special Rules of Order Standing Rules Modified Roberts Rules of Order

Requirements to Adopt Adopted by majority vote or as proved by law or governing authority Adopted by membership Previous notice & 2/3 vote, or a majority of entire membership Majority vote Adopted in bylaws

Requirements to Suspend Cannot be suspended Cannot be suspended 2/3 Vote Can be suspended for session by majority vote during a meeting 2/3 vote

Tips on Parliamentary Procedure and Protocol for Board Members and Chairpersons Roberts Rules of Order is specified as the parliamentary authority for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc® pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the NAREB Bylaws (amended March 3, 2021 ) which state, “Roberts Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be recognized as authority governing the meetings of NAREB®, its divisions and committees, when not in conflict with the Constitution and By‐Laws of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated®”. Robert’s Rules of Order, which is also widely known as parliamentary procedure, was developed to ensure that meetings are fair, efficient, democratic and orderly. A skilled chairperson allows all members to voice their opinions in an orderly manner so that everyone in the meeting can hear and be heard. The following tips and reminders will help chairpersons to run a successful and productive meeting without being run over or running over others. 

Follow the agenda to keep the group moving toward its goals.

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Let the group do its own work; don’t over command.

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Control the flow of the meeting recognizing members who ask to speak.

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Members speak once before allowing anyone to speak a second time.

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When discussions get off‐track, guide the group back to the agenda.

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Model courtesy and respect and insist that others do the same.

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Help to develop the board’s skills in parliamentary procedure by properly using motions and points of order.

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Give each speaker your undivided attention.

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Keep an emotional pulse on the discussions.

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Allow a consensus to have the final authority of the group.

Procedural Best Practices for Electronic Virtual Committee Meetings Article V, Section 4 of the NAREB Constitution & Bylaws stipulates, “At least two meetings other than the Mid‐Winter and Annual Meetings may be held by conference telephone or other means of remote communication.” Best practices for conducting tele‐conference, electronic / virtual meetings include those recommendations noted in Robert’s Rules of Order as follows: 1.

The Secretary sends email to every member of the committee at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the planned meeting that includes the following information:  Date and time of the meeting  Telephone numbers, URLs, ID numbers, passcodes for sign‐in meeting access beginning at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled start of the meeting For electronic ballot voting and file sharing , members must maintain connection to the internet during the meeting.

Members will announce themselves at the first opportunity during telephone conference meetings without interrupting an active speaker.

The presence of a quorum will be established by roll call at the beginning of the meeting and upon appropriate demand of any member during the meeting.

To seek recognition by the chair, members should use the “raised hand” feature on the internet‐based system (if applicable); or member will address the chair and state his/her own name.

Motions, reports, exhibits submitted in writing can be delivered to the chair by uploading them to the file‐hosting / screen sharing feature in the internet‐based system (if applicable), and providing the URL or download link needed to access the file(s). Page 84 of 153

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Voting – All votes should be taken by roll call unless required under the rules or ordered by the committee/Board to be taken by ballot. When a vote is taken by roll call, only the number of votes on each side and the number of members present but not voting shall be entered in the minutes. If voting is conducted electronically using “on‐line survey tools” the secretary should post the question under consideration and the chair should alert the members the polls are open for them to cast their votes online. The polls should be closed not less than two (2) minutes after being opened by the chair. Business may also be conducted by “Unanimous Consent.”

Technical malfunctions – Each member is responsible for his or her connection to telephone conference calls and to the Internet; no action shall be invalidated on the grounds that the loss or, or poor quality of, a members individual connection prevented participation in the meeting.

Forced disconnections – The chair may order the secretary to disconnect or mute a member’s connection if it is causing undue interference with the meeting. The chair’s decision to do so is subject to an undebatable appeal by any member, that shall be announced during the meeting and recorded in the minutes.

10.

Loss of meeting‐room connection – Any business transacted while the meeting‐room speaker phone is disconnected from the telephone conference call is null and void, except the members present in the meeting room at such a time may take those actions that are in order in the absence of a quorum.

Source: Roberts Rules of Order‐Newly Revised 12th Edition [Appendix]

NAREB BOARD PARLIAMENTARY PRESENTATION NOTES

PROCEDURES

NAREB BOARD PARLIAMENTARY PRESENTATION NOTES

PROCEDURES

PREAMBLE The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated being a trade association of Realtist dedicated to the high ideals of fairness, honesty, integrity, and competence in providing services related to real estate transactions, hereby ordains and establishes this constitution.

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Amended 08/6/2014

Amended 03/03/2021 Amended 08/04/2022

ARTICLE 1 Name The name of the organization shall be: National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated (NAREB). Said organization is currently incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan. Its members are referred to as Realtists®

ARTICLE 11

Purposes The purposes of NAREB shall be: Section 1. To enhance the economic improvement of its members, the community at large, and the minority community which it serves. Section 2. To unite those engaged in the real estate industry including brokerage, management, mortgage financing, appraising, land development, home building, and allied fields. Section 3. To enable its members to transact their business in a more professional manner, through the adoption of such rules and regulations deem proper; Section 4. real estate business,

To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the transaction of the

Section 5. To formulate, adopt, and enforce a comprehensive Code of Professional Responsibility setting forth the high ethical standards that governs its members, known as Realtists, in relations to the public, in relations to clients, in professional relations, and other fitting and appropriate activity.; 1

Section 6. To license its members the right to use the name National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, the acronym “NAREB” and the term “Realtist” in advertising matter, stationary, signboards, stock certificates, bonds, mortgages, and instruments or materials used by or in connection with the real estate industry. Realtist is defined as a person engaged in the real estate industry who is a certified member, in good standing, of NAREB. Section 7. To encourage the general public to engage those members in good standing who have agreed to observe the standards maintained by NAREB.

ARTICLE 111 Membership and voting Section 1. Membership Classifications: (a) Member Board: shall consist of local boards of REALIST, which shall include city, county, or inter‐county boards of REALTIST (b) Local Board Members: shall be persons who are certified by a local board as eligible for membership in NAREB. (c) Individual Broker Member: shall be a licensed broker who is certified by a local board or by individual membership approved by the Board of Directors. (d) Associate Member: A salesperson who holds a license under any member Real Estate Broker as a salesperson. (e) Allied Associate Members: a salesperson that holds a license under a non‐member Real Estate Broker. (f) Individual Members: an individual elected to direct membership by the Board of Directors of NAREB. The Board of Directors may elect individuals of any classification who are not within the territory of a local or state association. Such member shall hold and exercise their membership until six (6) months after the acceptance by the Board of Directors of an application from a Member Board or State Association within the same territory. Such membership shall be designated “INDIVIDUAL MEMBER” subject to any classification determined by the Board of Directors. Such membership dues shall be paid directly to the Secretary of NAREB and shall be eligible to hold office. (g) Allied Members: individuals, associations, organizations, co‐partnerships and corporations engaged in business allied to real estate, and include such persons, associations, co‐ partnerships and corporations as mortgage bankers, architects, building superintendents, property 2

managers, public housing managers, rental agencies, Interior decorators, household appliances, furniture dealers, public officers, city, state and federal housing officials and faculties of trade schools teachers of architectural business courses and such other technicians as may be related to the development of housing. (h) Honorary Members: may be nominated and accepted by the NAREB Board of Directors. (Refer to Honorary Officers or Members, Section 1. of By‐Laws.) (i) Subscribers: members of the general public and past clients of NAREB members. The subscription is set by the NAREB member. The membership price is set by the general membership. A subscriber will not be bound by the NAREB Code of Professional Responsibility and shall not use the term “Realtist.” (j) Corporate Members shall be individuals, associations, organizations. co‐partnerships and corporations not engaged in business allied to real estate. (k) Life Memberships shall be determined by the Board of Directors and shall be granted to members who have rendered distinguished service to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Incorporated. Voting rights of Life members shall vary according to membership designation. Section 2. Voting Per Classification: (a)

Individual Broker Member shall have one (1) full vote at all annual meetings.

(b)

Associate Members shall have one‐half (1/2) vote at all annual meetings.

(c)

Allied Associate Members shall have one‐half (1/2) vote at all annual meetings.

(d) Individual Members shall be entitled to the same voting privileges as applies to his or her classification. (e)

Allied Members shall have one‐quarter (1/4) vote at all annual meetings.

(f)

Life Members voting rights shall vary according to membership designation.

Section 3. Member Boards Only one (1) “Board” from a city, shall be elected as a member board of NAREB. (a) Qualifications‐A new board must have at least ten (10) members to become a local board of NAREB. A Board, once approved, must have ten (10) qualified memberships to maintain Board status of NAREB. Applications for organizing a new board shall include the (1) name of the organization, and (2) the complete name and business address of members, (3) a current copy of the constitution and by‐laws, (4) a copy of articles of incorporation, (5) requirements for membership, (6)

the specific geographic boundaries (political subdivision(s) and address of the local board, (7) officers of the organization, and (8) a minimum of one year’s dues for each prospective member. The application shall be in a format set by the NAREB Board of Directors and shall contain a statement that the application has been approved by a majority, of the applicant’s real estate board or organization. At least one (1) of the new members shall be a licensed real estate broker. (b) Application: The proposed new board’s application may include a letter of recommendation for membership. All applications for membership shall be promptly forwarded to a place designated by the Board of Directors. The prospective local board must be approved by NAREB’s membership, and a charter must be issued by NAREB to the local board authorizing an applicant to become a certified Member Board of NAREB. (c) (i) Boundaries: When a political subdivision contains a city of 100,000 or more, an existing or prospective local board, may apply to NAREB to incorporate a contiguous area outside the political subdivision boundaries which contains the city outlined in the application. Boundaries of existing boards shall not be affected by this provision. (ii) The boundaries of a proposed new board of distinct communities shall not be within 25 miles of any existing board. However, a local board may accept members that reside within or outside its boundaries if the member is not within the geographic boundary of another existing board. (d) Designations: All approved local boards shall use the name “Realtist” as part of its name. (e)(i) Dues: Subsequent to acceptance of membership of a local board, all local boards shall pay membership dues to NAREB in a timely manner. The local board shall, at the time of paying dues, certify their roster of members, including names, addresses, business phone numbers, email, and licensure status. Any additional information requested by NAREB, must be provided within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request. (ii) Failure to comply with any requirement of this section shall result in automatic suspension of the local board membership, from date of notice specifying the deficiency, as long and to the extent the deficiency exist. Any deficiency not removed within six (6) months from date of notice shall result in automatic expulsion and non‐affiliation. The status of individual members will not be affected hereby if their respective dues are current with NAREB. (f) Expulsion: Should automatic expulsion and non‐affiliation occur, notice of such event shall be sent to the president, secretary, treasurer, and a copy sent to all known members by registered mail at their last known addresses on file in the national office of NAREB. The Notice shall be published in an official newspaper of general circulation, or other appropriate method, in the jurisdiction of the board, and to the general membership of NAREB. Section 4. State Associations State Associations having membership agreements with the National Association may be elected to membership in the National Association to afford an opportunity for individuals in the real 4

estate business in unorganized or unassigned territories to become members of NAREB, subject to its Standards, and to be represented in NAREB. Such State Associations shall be elected to membership only upon the following conditions: (a)

Only one (1) Association shall be elected within a state.

(b) State Associations may accept for membership individuals in territories not within the jurisdiction of any other real estate board within the state. (c) State Associations shall have the same right to control the use of the term “Realtist” in unorganized territory within its jurisdiction. State Associations agree to enforcement of the Professional Code of Responsibility of NAREB with respect to its members. (d) Section 5.

State Associations agree to pay dues as prescribed in Article 11

Member Board

The terms “Member Board” and “Real Estate Brokers” ,used in this Constitution and By‐Laws, shall include “State Associations”. Section 6. Disbandment of Member Boards shall be considered and acted upon by the Board of Directors of NAREB, provided however, that any Member Board tendering a resignation shall not be delinquent in its dues to NAREB, and provided further, that any resignation shall state clearly the reasons therefore, and that a meeting called for the purpose of considering such case of a State Association by the majority of the local boards of real estate brokers belonging to such an association has been held and disbandment is the result of such meeting. Section 7. Boards, Affiliates, persons or any entity, shall not have the authority or permission to utilize NAREB’s name without specific authority and permission granted in writing by NAREB. None of the aforementioned in this section shall present themselves as having any relationship with NAREB, formal or informal, without the specific approval and authority granted and sanctioned by NAREB. Section 8. Affiliates or any other entity shall not establish or maintain a relationship with NAREB without having executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that contains language that delineates, with specificity, the relationship and scope of its affiliation with NAREB. Any entity currently deemed an affiliate shall negotiate an MOU by a date prescribed by NAREB, or the affiliate relationship is thereafter dissolved, and its permission to utilize NAREB’s name is thereby and thereafter withdrawn. Section 9. No entity with a 501C3 or 501C6 Federal Tax designation, or other entity, that is not a legal component of NAREB has the authority to present themselves to any funding source as having a relationship with NAREB, nor use NAREB’s name, in whole or in part, without NABEB Board Approval. Said 501C3 or 501C6 or other entity is deemed to be independent of NAREB.

ARTICLE 1V Delegates and Voting Section 1. Qualified NAREB members present at any NAREB, meeting shall be entitled to participate in all regular sessions thereof. Section 2. (a)

Qualifications of all participants attending any meetings of NAREB, shall be: Certified for eligibility by the member’s local board or state association.

(b) Registered and all fees paid‐ except as to individual and Charter Members, whose eligibility shall be determined by NAREB. Section 3. In the election of officers and directors and the determination of other matters, voting shall be done by accredited members, individual members and associate members, present. Each delegation as elected by the board shall be entitled to their own votes and as many votes as there are financial absent members and such votes shall be cast by the Chairman of the delegation in the proportion determined by the vote of said delegates present. Section 4. Certified representation from ten (10) member boards shall constitute a quorum at any membership meeting of NAREB.

ARTICLE V Board of Directors Section 1. The government of NAREB, shall be vested in a Board of Directors which shall be a self organizing body composed of the following: 12 Regional Vice Presidents; elected each year to serve a one year term, limited to four (4) consecutive terms, 15 at large directors, five(5) elected each year to serve for a three (3) year term}; 10 Affiliate Presidents from the Affiliates Council (National Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Management Brokers Institute, United Developers Council, Women’s Council, Commercial Industrial, Contractors Division, Sales Division, Investment Division, Homebuyers Counseling Division, and Young Realtist Division): 1 PAC Committee Chair, 1 Immediate Past President two(2) year term commencing with the end of term as President); 1 President of NAREB, 3 Vice Presidents; Secretary; Assistant Secretary; Treasurer; and Assistant Treasurer. (a). Director‐at‐large member may not be elected to serve more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms. A Director‐at‐Large who has served two (2) consecutive terms, shall be eligible to serve on the Board thereafter, only if he/she has sat out at least one (1) year from the end of said term. A Director‐at‐Large may serve a limit of four (4) three (3) year terms for a total of twelve (12) years. 6

However, any such member shall be eligible for nomination and election as an officer, affiliate president or other Board of Director seat. (b) Affiliate councils shall elect annually at NAREB conventions ten (10) affiliate presidents. to serve on the Board of Directors. The council shall be a self‐organizing body. Affiliates’ system of elections will be governed by its council members. Section 2. The Board of Directors shall be a self‐organizing body, which transact the general business of the Association during the interim between annual meetings. The Board shall have the responsibility and authority to: (a) Establish major administrative policies governing the affairs of the Association; devise and implement effective measures for the Association’s viable development and growth. (b) With the approval of the general membership, provide for the maintenance of a national headquarters for conducting the central activities of the Association, including performance of such duties of officers and committees deemed advisable, the proper care and preservation of materials, equipment, records and funds of the Association, the authorized payment of legitimate debts and expenses, and the auditing of all books, records, and financial accounts. Such audit must be conducted by a non‐member certified public accountant. (c) Appoint an Executive Director and define his/her duties and compensation commensurate with the requisite qualifications as assessed by competent personnel and management systems expertise. (d) Elect to make an interim appointment to any vacancy in the Directors‐at‐large membership on the Board of Directors or to leave such vacancy unfilled pending the next general election. (e) Upon recommendation of the Secretary, certify installation into office, the Regional Vice‐Presidents duly elected in an election by bona fide and financial members of NAREB from their official regions, respectively. (f) To supervise membership and suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary action of members and officers of the Association for violation of NAREB’s Constitution, By‐Laws or Code of Professional Responsibility. The Board of Directors may reprimand, fine, place on probation, suspend, or expel a member with a 2/3 vote of directors present. The Board of Directors shall give the member directors a 30‐day notice of the pending action for any of the following reasons: (g) Any additional provisions deemed appropriate to this section may be adopted by the Board of Directors as part of the by‐laws of NAREB in accordance with ARTICLE X111, Section 1. Section 3. 1. The Board of Directors shall address, conduct that is inconsistent with or adverse to the objectives and purposes of the National Association. 7

2. The Board of Directors shall address Conduct in the opinion of the Board of Directors, which reflects adversely on the real estate industry. Members other than Realtists not subject to the Code of Professional Responsibility or its enforcement by the Board, such members are encouraged to abide by the principals established by NAREB.

Section 4. Regular Meeting of The Board (a) Regular Meetings of Board of Directors. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) shall meet at least four (4) times annually and at such other times as may be determined by the Board.

(b) Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Board may be called by the chairman of the Board (the “Board Chair”) or upon written request made by a majority of the Board members to the Board Chair. Notice of a special meeting shall be in accordance with paragraph (c) of this Section.

(c) Notices. Except as otherwise provided by statute or in this Constitution, written notice of the time, place, and purpose(s) of a regular or special meeting of the Board shall be given no less than ten (10) business days before said meeting. Notice may be sent by mail or a form of electronic transmission to a member at his or her last address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address as appears on the books of NAREB.

(d) Meetings by Means of Remote Communication. Any meeting of the Board may be conducted by conference telephone, videoconference, or any other similar communications equipment through which all persons participating therein can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this provision constitutes in‐person presence at the meeting.

(e) Quorum. Unless a greater or lesser quorum is required by statute, Board members present or in attendance representing a simple majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board. A meeting of the Board may be adjourned by the affirmative vote of the Board members present, irrespective of whether a quorum then exists.

ARTICLE V1 Executive Committee Section 1. There shall be an executive committee of fifteen (15) members consisting of the President, the three Vice‐Presidents, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and seven (7) Presidential Appointees, who are NAREB members in good standing. The executive committee 8

may be expanded subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. No member shall hold more than one position simultaneously, as outlined in this subsection, at a time. Section 2. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to transact and manage routine affairs of the Association, in accordance with the policies and instructions of the Board of Directors. In addition, the Executive Committee may transact business of an emergency nature, subject to Board approval and ratification. All transactions of this nature shall be reported in full at the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Section 3. (a) Generally. Executive Committee meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the Executive Committee. (b) Notices. Except as otherwise provided by statute or in this Constitution, written notice of the time, place, and purpose(s) of a meeting of the Executive Committee shall be given no less than ten (10) business days before said meeting. Notice may be sent by mail or a form of electronic transmission to a member at his or her last address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address as appears on the books of NAREB. (c) Meetings by Means of Remote Communication. Any meeting of the Executive Committee may be conducted by conference telephone, videoconference, or any other similar communications equipment through which all persons participating therein can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this provision constitutes in‐person presence at the meeting. (d) Quorum. Unless a greater or lesser quorum is required by statute, Executive Committee members present or in attendance representing a simple majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum at the meeting. A meeting of the Executive Committee may be adjourned by the affirmative vote of the Executive Committee members present at a meeting, irrespective of whether a quorum then exists.

ARTICLE V11 Advisory Board Section 1. There shall be an Advisory Board composed of all former Presidents of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, who continue to be members in good standing. Section 2. The Advisory Board shall act in the capacity of advisors to the Officers and Directors of NAREB, and may meet and deliberate with the Officers and Directors, but shall have no vote.

ARTICLE V111 Officers and Departments Section 1. The officers of NAREB shall be President; President‐Elect (who shall ascend to presidency after one (1) year), Three Vice‐Presidents: First, Second, and Third, Secretary; Assistant Secretary; Treasurer; and Assistant Treasurer. All officers, other than the President, shall serve for one (1) year or until their successors are duly qualified. All officers, other than the President, shall be elected and shall not exceed four (4) consecutive terms. The president shall serve for a term of two (2) years. The President, or Board authorized designee, is the sole spokesperson of NAREB. No State or National Officer, Regional VP, National Board Director, or Committee Chair may speak on behalf of, or represent NAREB without specific authorization from the President. When such approval is granted, the message given shall be consistent with NAREB’s mission and policies. A member in violation of this subsection may be subject to removal, pursuant to Article VIII, Article IX, or Article X, or other applicable Article of the Bylaws, or have their authority restricted as prescribed by the Board, or the Executive Committee, ratified by the Board. Section 2. The President shall be the chief elected officer and the chief presiding officer of the Association and the Executive Committee. In such capacities, the President shall serve as the sole authorized spokesperson for NAREB, unless otherwise designated by the Board of Directors, and have the authority and duty to represent the Association and act in its name subject only to the limits of its established policies. The President shall appoint members to all committees, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors; shall be an ex‐officio member of all committees, and shall perform all other duties usual to such office. (a) The duties of the President‐Elect shall be to familiarize him/herself with the activities and duties of the office of President and NAREB. He/she shall be an ex‐officio member of the Board of Directors Executive Committee, Public Affairs Committee, and any other committee of which the President is ex‐officio member but shall have no vote. Section 3. In the event an officer becomes incapacitated or are otherwise unable to perform their duties, the President shall appoint any active member of NAREB to the affected position. The Vice‐Presidents, in order, shall perform the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence or disability. Section 4. consecutive terms,

A Regional Vice‐President shall be elected for one year, may not exceed four (4)

(a) Only financial members certified by the NAREB Board of Directors not less than 45 days prior to the Annual Convention may vote. At least 30 days prior to such election, all certified and 10

financial members of NAREB shall be duly notified of such Vice Presidential election schedule and voting procedure for their Region, respectively. (b) Regional Vice‐Presidents, upon being duly elected, certified, and installed, shall coordinate the work of NAREB in their respective regions and shall act as the representative of the President in such matters as may be assigned to them in writing. A Regional Vice‐President may appoint not more than two (2) assistants to assist him/her in the work of the Region. Each Regional Vice‐ President shall promote the principles, aims and policies of NAREB throughout his/her Region and shall endeavor to increase membership in both the local and national associations and effectively and opportunely perform his/her duties and designated assignments. (c) A vacancy of a Regional Vice‐President shall be filled by the NAREB Board of Directors. The vacancy for the unexpired term shall be filled by members within the Region in which the vacancy occurs. Section 5. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds and securities; the disbursing officer of NAREB and custodian of the funds and securities of any special project and/or special funds or securities held or administered by the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The Assistant Treasurer shall perform the duties and functions of the Treasurer whenever the Treasurer is unable to perform the duties of his/her office adequately or appropriately. All funds and securities of NAREB, shall be deposited immediately in such depositories as the Board of Directors designates. Said funds may be withdrawn only upon written voucher or proper authority and as is more specifically set forth in the Bylaws. The Treasurer shall provide a bond, covering the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary, in a surety company qualified to do businesses in the state of Michigan or any such state as the Board of Directors may designate. The cost of such bond shall be paid by NAREB. (b) The financial records of the agency shall be maintained in a secure location in the national office of NAREB, or other location designated by the Board. The Treasurer shall make available said records in whole or in part upon request by the President and/or the Chair of the Budget and Audit and Finance Committee and otherwise required by the Constitution of NAREB. (c) The Treasurer shall promptly and expeditiously pay all documented invoices and/or vouchers approved by the President. (d) NAREB shall retain a bookkeeper as a paid consultant and who shall function separate, and in addition to the Treasurer. The bookkeeper shall summit monthly reports to the Board of Directors, President, Treasurer, Budget & Finance Committee Chair, and other designated persons authorized by the Board. The duties and responsibilities of the bookkeeper shall be prepared by the Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee and shall report to said committee. (e) NAREB and its officers shall not be obligated for any NAREB indebtedness unless a commensurate amount of funds have been received in the NAREB bank account(s) or is committed by a funding source. A budget item having no confirmation of fund in‐hand or committed, is not approved. Confirmation of adequate funding for any line item shall be transmitted to the President. 11

(f) NAREB shall not be liable, nor any expenditure made, for any indebtedness not supported by proper documentation and approved by the President or as prescribed by the Constitution or prescribed by law. (g) Directors, Officers, Regional VPs, state Board Officers, Committee Chairs or anyone on their behalf shall not solicit funding, financial support of any programmatic initiatives, of any kind, from existing National Partners, unless expressly approved by the Board. Any funds raised must be submitted to the NAREB Treasurer for deposit into its account(s). Any member in violation of this subsection may be subject to removal, pursuant to Article VIII, Article IX, Article X, or other applicable Article of the Bylaws, or have their authority restricted as prescribed by the Board or the Executive Committee, as ratified by the Board. (h) Quarterly financial activities reports shall be submitted by the Regional VPs, State Boards, National Affiliates, Directors, and Committee Chairs reflecting all funds raised in accordance with Section 5 (g) above. If no funds are raised, reports shall so state. These reports shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the Board, President, and other person(s) designated by the Board on the applicable Fiscal Year. (i) No person shall pay any indebtedness on behalf of NAREB, without specific authorization of the Board. If such expenditures are made, the persons or entity incurring said indebtedness shall assume full personal responsibility and NAREB shall not be liable, or responsible for reimbursement, unless approved by the Board. Section 6. A Budget & Finance Committee shall be appointed by the President, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Duties and responsibilities of the committee shall be to prepare a budget and submit proposals to finance the budget of NAREB. The Budget & Finance Committee shall be composed of not less than five (5) members, nor more than nine (9) members. The committee membership shall be comprised of odd numbers only. Members shall serve a one (1) year term, and meet at least semi‐annually to review the status of NAREB’s finances. At least quarterly, and at each Board meeting the committee shall prepare a report of their findings to the Chair of the Board. Section 7.

The Board shall establish standing committees as appropriate.

Section 8. The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings (may be recorded by an individual designated by the Secretary), prepare and disseminate all official notices, maintain and keep the records and Seal of NAREB and perform such other duties as are customary to the office, including Acting Secretary for the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. (a) The Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties and functions of the Secretary if the Secretary is unable to perform the duties of his/her office, or as otherwise specified by the Board. Section 9. The receipt, recordation, and processing of all funds due, or received by NAREB shall be set out with specificity in its policies and procedures. Section 10. When deemed feasible, there shall be an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director shall perform such duties usual to such 12

office and other duties delegated to him/her by the President, and are consistent with Board policy and responsibility. The duties shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) Regularly monitor the distribution to NAREB membership of all necessary or pertinent information and communication related to NAREB’s policies, objectives and activities, , i.e., all official Board and committee meeting announcements and minutes, workshop and convention schedules and program agenda and pertinent educational materials on Federal, State or local legislation, policy, programs, problems and case experiences. (b) Act in no way to bind the NAREB by statement or communication without the expressed authorization of the Board of Directors. (c) Hire and supervise administrative employees with approval of the President and Board of Directors and maintain accurate records and statements for all taxes or fees due and payable or paid for such employees to any private, Municipal, State or Federal agency. Process and disburse finances strictly in accordance with the direction and (d) manner prescribed by the Board of Directors and the President. (e) Exert continual affirmative efforts through the office of Executive Director to foster and advance the policies and ideals of NAREB and provide support to the office of the President. (f) Conduct the daily activities of the National Office efficiently, and to handle public inquiries courteously and responsively. (g) Dedicate his/her efforts during the term of their contract to promote through the office of Executive Director, the ideals and principles of NAREB. Section 11. The Board of Directors shall appoint a General Counsel and associates who shall perform the duties usual to such office. Counsel shall receive notice to all Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. Section 12.

Other Board Appointments

(a) The Board shall appoint a Sergeant‐At‐Arms, a Parliamentarian, Chaplain, and a Historian for NAREB and the National Convention, appointed by the Board, performing the usual duties associated with like offices. (b) The initial term of the Historian shall be for five (5) years, and subsequent terms set by the Board. The duties of the Historian, at a minimum, shall chronicle, the significant events and milestones of NAREB, each National Convention, and other such historical fact relevant to the activities and progress of NAREB, and otherwise determined by the Board. The Historian shall possess the appropriate qualifications to provide a consistent, full, and accurate record of the aforementioned.

ARTICLE 1X Elections Section 1. The annual election of Directors and Officers shall be held at the Annual Convention, except Regional Vice President elections shall be as set forth Article VIII, herein.. Section 2. There shall be a Nominating Committee of nine (9) members, elected at the Annual Convention. Three (3) members who are not on the Board of Directors which shall be selected by the President, three (3) members shall be selected by the Board of Directors from its own membership and three (3) non‐board members are to be elected by the Membership. A nominating Committee member’s position shall be deemed vacant if unable to serve during the Annual Convention due to disability or absence. Such vacancy shall be filled by the President through appointment through the aforementioned process. Section 3. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one nominee for each place on the Board of Directors to be filled and propose one nominee for each elective office, and shall cause its report to be posted at a place provided for the purpose not less than 24 hours prior to the election. Section 4. Annual Convention.

Members shall have the privilege of placing other nominations before the

ARTICLE X Annual Meeting Section 1. (a)

Date, Time, and Place for Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of NAREB shall be held on the 1st day of August of each year, and shall continue thereafter until completed as is practicable, at the time(s) and place(s) determined by the Board of Directors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may change the date, time, and place for the Annual Meeting by a two‐ thirds majority vote.

(b) Notice. (i) Generally to NAREB membership. The President or designee Secretary shall notify the membership of NAREB of the date(s) of the Annual Meeting no less than one hundred eighty (180) days prior thereto. Notice of an annual meeting may be sent by mail or made by a form of electronic transmission to a member at his or her last, address, facsimile number, or electronic mail address as appears on the books of NAREB.

(ii) Notice by other means. Notice of the date(s) of the Annual Meeting may also be provided via NAREB’s website or in a newsletter or other periodical that is published by NAREB and mailed to NAREB membership at least semiannually. Any notice sent pursuant to this provision shall be provided no less than ninety (90) days before the Annual Meeting. (iii) Notice regarding Member Board meetings. The Board of Directors may determine a date for members of Member Boards to meet at the Annual meeting upon two hundred ten (210) days’ notice to NAREB membership. (c) Meetings by Means of Remote Communication. Where approved by a two‐thirds majority of the Board of Directors, the Annual Meeting, including any part or portion thereof, may be conducted by conference telephone, videoconference, or any other similar communications equipment through which all members participating therein can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this subsection constitutes in‐person presence at the meeting Section 2. Special Meetings of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, may be called by 2/3 of the Board of Directors, or the President,

ARTICLE X1 Regions Section 1. The territory in which the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, shall operate shall be divided into regions which shall be supervised by Regional Vice‐ Presidents elected for that purpose. The Board of Directors shall determine the Territorial limitations of said regions.

ARTICLE X11 Section 2. Roberts Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be recognized as the authority governing meetings of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, or its committees when not in conflict with this Constitution and By‐Laws.

ARTICLE X111 Section 1. This Constitution may be amended by 2/3 vote of the certified members present at any meeting of the Association, provided the substance of the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to the Member Boards and posted on the official NAREB Web Site to the general membership, at least thirty (30) days in advance of their adoption. The adoption of any such revision shall be posted on the official NAREB Web Site. Section 2. “Substance” in the previous Section shall be defined as reference to the subject matter amended. 15

BY‐LAWS ARTICLE 1 FISCAL YEAR Section 1. The fiscal year of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, shall be from October 1, September 30th, both dates inclusive. Section 2. The election of officers shall be at the National Convention and they shall be installed immediately following such election. They shall hold their respective offices until their successors are duly elected and qualified unless sooner removed by death, retirement or disqualification.

ARTICLE 11 DUES Section 1. The annual dues of the membership in the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., shall be increased or decreased based on the recommendation of the Board of Directors and approved by two‐thirds (2/3) of the membership at a general meeting. The annual dues are due January 1st of each calendar year and are late after March 31st of each calendar year. A late fee shall be assessed by the Board of Directors. Section 2. The cutoff date for submission of dues to the national office is July 31st of each year. Memberships received after July 31st of each year will not be included in the vote count at the national convention and national election. The dues collected by local boards of NAREB are to be submitted monthly to the national office. The dues submitted should be received at the National Office by the l5th day of the following month. Failure to provide the dues in a timely manner will result in a penalty, determined annually by the membership at the national convention. Section 3. Each Member Board shall receive a master membership account billing based on its total membership roster as of October 31 not later then December 1. The annual dues shall be due and payable January 1 of each calendar year, and shall become delinquent on the last day of February of each calendar year. Section 4. Member Boards shall have the sole responsibility to delete non‐financial members from its master membership account. Member Boards with delinquent membership accounts 16

shall not be entitled to the courtesies and privileges of the National Association or its Affiliates for its members. Section 5. Member Boards shall have the sole responsibility to add new members to its master membership account. All new members shall pay one full year’s dues at the inception of their membership. Member Boards shall be billed on a pro rata basis the next succeeding calendar year for all new members whose membership began after February of the calendar year. New members shall not be entitled to the courtesies and privileges of the National Association or its affiliates until they are added to the master membership account by their respective Member boards.

ARTICLE 111 ANNUAL MEETINGS Section 1. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. shall conduct the affairs, arrangements and business of its Conventions and Annual meetings through a Convention Committee appointed by the President with the ratification of the Board of Directors. Section 2. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated will receive all the registration fees of persons in attendance at the National or Special Conventions. The Board of Directors shall determine the amount of registration fee for each Annual Convention or Special Meeting. Section 3. The Convention Committee shall supervise and coordinate the activities of all committees for organizing the Convention and Annual Meeting dealing with, and including but not limited to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Program Speakers Housing Public Accommodations Fees Registrations Entertainment Panels Badges

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Journal Banquet Transportation Guests Exhibits Souvenirs Photography Press Relations Tournament

ARTICLE 1V FINANCES Section 1. All funds and securities of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, shall be deposited immediately in such depositories as the Board of Directors may designate, subject to the provisions of ARTICLE VIII, Sec. 5, 7, and 8 herein. The said funds may be 17

withdrawn only upon written voucher of proper authority, and as is more specifically set forth in the Bylaws. The Treasurer shall provide a bond in a surety company, qualified to do businesses in the state of Michigan or any such state as the Board of Directors may designate. The cost of such bond shall be paid by the Association. All monies of the National Association shall be disbursed only by check, except petty cash funds. All checks must be signed by the Treasurer and in addition by the Chair or Secretary respectively. Section 2. Disbursement of funds of the National Association except petty cash shall be made in the following manner: The Treasurer shall draft a check in the amount determined and three (3) copies of the authorization voucher, invoice order and forward the (voucher) check to the President with two (2) copies of the voucher, invoice or order attached thereto. The Chairman of the Board, upon assurance of veritable funds, shall be authorized to approve the same, if proper, and retain a copy of the voucher, invoice or order. He/she shall sign checks if proper, upon assurance of veritable funds, in his/her official capacity, and forward the check to the payee and retain the copy of the voucher, invoice or order for his/her official file.) Section 3. An amount of the funds of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, incorporated, not to exceed $50.00, shall be known as “Petty Cash” and shall be kept in the office of the Secretary and may be used by him/her for miscellaneous expenses connected with the operation of the office. He shall produce receipts for such expenditures to the auditors.

ARTICLE V GIFTS AND BEQUESTS Section 1. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, may receive gifts and bequests, which shall be administered by the Board of Directors, and shall constitute an endowment. Funds derived from this source shall be invested and the income therefrom used to promote the purposes of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, and the funds from said sources shall be kept in an account in the name of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, separate and apart from the general funds of said Association. Section 2. Gifts and bequests made to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, for specific purposes must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to acceptance thereof, and in case of acceptance may be used only for the purposes and in the manner specified by the donor.

ARTICLE V1 ORDER OF BUSINESS Section 1. The Order of Business of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, its divisions and committees, except when otherwise provided, shall be: 18

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Call to Order Roll Call and certificate of meeting Approval of Minutes Appointment of Committees Application for membership Reports of officers Reports of Committees New Business Election of officers (if at the Annual meeting)

Section 2. Roberts Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be recognized as authority governing the meetings of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, its divisions and committees, when not in conflict with the Constitution and By‐Laws of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated.

ARTICLE V11 COMMITTEES Section 1. The President shall appoint members to the following Standing Committees to serve for one year or until their successors are appointed and ratified by the Board of Directors. He/she may also appoint a Chairperson for each committee: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Convention Committee Resolutions Committee Constitution Committee Budget and Finance Committee Public Relations Committee PAC – Public Affairs Committee Building Committee Education Committee Membership Committee Insurance Committee

Section 2. The President may appoint from the membership any special Committees that, in his/her judgment may be necessary to properly effectuate the interests of the Association.

ARTICLE V111 DISIPLINARY ACTION AND RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS (a) The membership of any member may be suspended, terminated, or the member may be expelled or placed on probation from NAREB, by 2/3 vote of the elected Board of Directors for, violation of the Constitution, By‐Laws, or Code of Professional Responsibility, or by failing to maintain his/her financial responsibilities of membership. (b) A member suspended under the conditions of 1(a) of this section may be reinstated upon submission of evidence of correction and of good faith at the discretion of the Board. (c) Any Complaint lodged against a member must be in writing, outlining with specificity, the facts of the alleged violation, and the basis of the alleged violation. The complainant and all persons involved in the disciplinary process shall be held to a high standard of confidentiality as to the fact of, or any aspect of the Complaint, except, where appropriate, notice of final adverse action taken by the Board. Notice of a complaint shall be given by registered mail, returned receipt requested, or hand delivered where necessary. (d) Any such complaint shall be tendered to the Chairman of the Board of NAREB, who shall appoint a Seven (7) member Committee, designating the committee chair or assign the matter to an appropriate standing committee, who shall investigate and report their findings as to whether the allegation is sufficient for further action or not. If the report does not recommend further action, then the matter shall cease. If the complaint is lodged against the Chairman, then the Vice Chairman shall assume the responsibility pursuant to this section. (e) If further action is recommended by the committee, then notice shall be given to the alleged violator, with copies of the complaint, all relevant documents, and procedures. The member shall be given thirty (30) days to respond, in writing, and delivered to the designated address by registered mail, return receipt requested. The member shall be given the opportunity to appear in person before the Committee, if requested. The Committee, after due deliberation, shall thereafter, tender a report with recommendation (s) to the Chairman of the Board. (f) The matter shall then be submitted for action pursuant to 1(a) of this section by the Board of Directors for consideration of the recommendation(s), and action, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (a) of this section. The Board of Directors shall make final disposition in each case. (g) A member may resign upon presenting a letter of resignation to the president. Such resignation is effective immediately and releases the organization from all responsibilities to the member upon receipt. (h) If any member submitting a resignation is indebted to NAREB for dues, fines, or the assessments of the Board, the Board may condition the right of the resigning member to reapply for membership upon payment in full of all such monies owned.

(i) If the member resigns from the Board with an ethics complaint pending, the Board may condition the right of the resigning member to reapply for membership upon the member’s certification that he/she will submit to the pending ethics or arbitration process and will abide by the decision of the hearing board. (j) Any additional provisions deemed appropriate to this section may be adopted as part of the by‐ laws of NAREB.

ARTICLE 1X Removal or Resignation of an Officer Section 1: Removal an Officer (a) An officer elected or appointed by the NAREB may be removed by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors, for failing to properly assume his/her duties as an officer, or for conduct detrimental to the best interests of the NAREB, or by failing to comply with the purposes and objectives of this organization. It shall be the prerogative of the officers to bring to the attention of the NAREB Board of Directors circumstances warranting the action outlined herein. (b) An officer elected by the members of NAREB may be removed, with or without cause only by the vote of the members. The authority of the officer to act as an officer may be suspended by the board for cause, as outlined in subsection (a) of this Article. (c) If such action is warranted, then the Complaint shall first be brought in writing, outlining the specific facts of the alleged violation and submitted to the Chairman of the Board for action. If the allegation(s) is against the Chairman of the Board, then the Complaint shall be submitted to the Vice Chairman of the Board for action. Only after consideration as to whether further action is warranted, then the matter may be submitted confidentially to the Board of Directors, with recommendation(s) for action, consistent with this Article. Section 2: Resignation of an Officer (a) An officer may resign his/her office upon presentation of his/her reasons for resignation to NAREB, and upon affirmation by two‐thirds majority of a motion that the resignation be accepted. (b) Any additional provisions deemed appropriate to this section may be adopted as part of the by‐ laws of NAREB. Section 3: Sexual Harassment Policy of The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc.

“NAREB” is committed to providing an association that is free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is against the law and will not be tolerated. When “NAREB” determines that an allegation of sexual harassment is credible, it will take prompt and appropriate corrective action. NAREB, will assure its officers, directors and membership base is free from sexual harassment during Board and Membership functions. 21

Sexual Harassment Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: The unwelcome conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or abusive environment. Unwelcome actions such as the following are inappropriate and, depending on the circumstances, may in and of themselves meet the definition of sexual harassment or contribute to a hostile environment: (a) Sexual pranks, or repeated sexual teasing, jokes, or innuendo, in person or via e‐mail. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, touching or grabbing of a sexual nature, repeatedly standing too close to, or brushing up against a person. Repeatedly asking a person to socialize during off‐duty hours when the person has said no or has indicated he or she is not interested. (b) Giving gifts or leaving objects that are sexually suggestive, repeatedly making sexually suggestive gestures, making, or posting sexually demeaning or offensive pictures, cartoons, or other materials in the workplace. A victim of sexual harassment can be a man or a woman. The victim can be of the same sex.

NAREB'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS POLICY If NAREB receives an allegation of sexual harassment, it will take the necessary steps to ensure that the matter is promptly investigated and addressed. If the allegation is determined to be credible, it will take immediate and effective measures to end the unwelcome behavior. NAREB Board of Directors is the main contact point for questions or concerns about sexual harassment. It has the responsibility for investigating and overseeing investigations of alleged sexual harassment. The association is committed to ensuring that all investigations of sexual harassment are conducted in a prompt, thorough, and impartial manner. Supervisors and other responsible officials who observe, are informed of, or reasonably suspect incidents of possible sexual harassment must immediately report such incidents to the Board of Directors, which will either initiate or oversee a prompt investigation. The Board will seek to protect the identities of the alleged victim and harasser, except as reasonably necessary (for example, to complete an investigation successfully). The Board will 22

also take the necessary steps to protect from retaliation those employees who in good faith report incidents of potential sexual harassment. It is a violation of both federal law and this policy to retaliate against someone who has reported possible sexual harassment. Violators may be subject to discipline and or removal. Employees' Rights and Responsibilities Under This Policy Any employee who believes he or she has been the target of sexual harassment is encouraged to inform the offending person orally or in writing that such conduct is unwelcome and offensive and must stop. Employees are encouraged to report the unwelcome conduct as soon as possible to a responsible officer. In addition to reporting sexual harassment concerns to a responsible officer, employees who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment may elect to pursue resolution in several ways, including: Mediation: Mediation is an informal way to resolve office problems using a trained mediator who facilitates communication between the parties to the dispute. If an employee chooses to attempt resolution through mediation, management is obligated by policy to send a representative to the table. If a resolution is not reached, the parties may continue to pursue their rights in any other appropriate forum. Resources Managing #Meto‐Harvard Business Review. The Office of Civil Rights‐EEOC Study of Harassment

ARTICLE X Removal of Director Section 1: Any Director who shall be absent from two (2) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors, that are unexcused, shall be subject to forfeiture of his/her Directorship for cause. The chairperson of the NAREB Board shall provide written notice of the pending action of the Board, and the member shall be given thirty (30) days to respond, in writing, to the Chairperson with explanation of the deficiency. Section 2: The response of the Director shall be communicated to the Board, at which time the Board may remove said Director by a majority of Directors then in office, unless it is found that the Director’s absence was previously excused by the Board. Section 3: Excuses for absence from a Board meeting must be granted by the Board prior to a regular meeting, however, excuses for absence from a Board meeting may be granted if it is found that reasonable circumstances prevented the Director from communicating the request for excused absence in a timely manner. 23

Section 4: If a Director is removed pursuant to this Section, the remaining Directors may appoint a Director that is consistent with the category of Directorships reflected in Article V of the Constitution to fill the vacancy,

ARTICLE X1 AFFILIATIONS Section 1. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, may by Resolution of the Board of Directors, organize, charter, certify, and originate specialized departments, affiliates, associations, foundations, societies, and groups consistent with the aims and purpose of the Organization upon ratification in accordance with these Bylaws. They shall maintain at least ten (10) members in good standing. All affiliates, shall provide to the national office, the following if requested, on an annual basis: a. b. c. d.

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Name and business address of the Organization, Constitution & Bylaws of the Organization, Articles of Incorporation, A name of current officers, including their full addresses, and office telephone numbers, as well as the names, full addresses, and business telephone numbers of their membership. Requirements for membership Documentation of at least ten (10) members, who are all members of NAREB Membership approval and documentation of current NAREB financial status.

All Regional VPs, State Boards, National affiliates, Directors and Committee Chairs shall provide financial, business and activities reports on a quarterly basis, on dates prescribed by NAREB: Failure of the Regional VPs, State Boards, National affiliates, Directors and Committee Chairs to provide NAREB with annual, quarterly business and/or financial reports, or any other requirement of this section, including the violation of any other applicable provision of the Constitution and Bylaws of NAREB, may result in reprimand, fine, suspension, or expulsion, where permitted by the Constitution and Bylaws. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers shall assess the affiliate organization a fee equal to associate membership for any member not a member of a local board.

ARTICLE X11 HONORARY OFFICERS OR MEMBERS Section 1. The Board of Directors may by Resolution nominate, confirm, and designate the status of an individual as a Honorary Member and/or Honorary Officer of the Organization. Section 2. Honorary Officers or Members shall not vote nor shall they preside at any meetings of the Organization. Section 3. Honorary Officers or Members may attend any of the meetings of the Organization and may participate in any discussions, but shall have no vote. Honorary membership shall not preclude any individual from becoming an active Member.

ARTICLE X111 AMENDMENTS Section 1. These By‐Laws may be amended by 2/3rd vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting of the Board, provided the substance of the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to the NAREB Member Boards, and posted on the official NAREB Web Site to the general membership, at least thirty (30) days in advance of their adoption. The final action taken by the Board with respect to any revision shall be posted on the official NAREB Web Site. Section 2. “Substance” in the previous Section shall be defined as reference to the subject matter to be amended. Approved as to form and submitted this 4th day of August, 2022 in Tampa, FL NAREB CONSTUTUTIONIAL CHANGES 03‐03‐2021 VIRTUAL I. CHANGE TO NAREB CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2 II. CHANGE TO NAREB CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 III CHANGE TO NAREB CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE X, SECTION 1 (Current changes 03/03/2021) (Change made 08/06/2014) (Change added 08‐04‐2022) Sexual Harassment

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS, INC

NAREB® Regional Vice Presidents’ Leadership Manual

The Premier Network of Black Real Estate Professionals Since 1947

This information is a Guide for Regional Vice Presidents of the National Association of Real Estate, Inc. All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system without the written consent of NAREB. This Manual contains confidential and proprietary information and should not be disclosed to persons outside the organization. November, 2023 National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. 9831 Greenbelt Rd, Suite 309 Lanham, MD. 29007 Office: 301‐552‐9340/Fax: 301‐553‐9216

Table of Contents Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................... 3 Organizational Overview ........................................................................................................ 3 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... 3 Organization ............................................................................................................................ 4 Purpose .................................................................................................................................... 5 Our Goal ................................................................................................................................... 5 Realtist Week ......................................................................................................................... 10 Office Of The Regional Vice President (RVP) ..................................................................... 11 Region Vice President Election............................................................................................ 11 Regional Map ......................................................................................................................... 12 Regions .................................................................................................................................. 13 5-Step Process For Regional Vice President Elections With Timeline ............................. 14 Purpose And Scope Of Activities ........................................................................................ 15 New Regional Vice President (RVP) Orientation ............................................................. 15 RVP...................................................................................................................................... 15 Advocacy ............................................................................................................................ 15 Regional Conference ......................................................................................................... 15 Training ............................................................................................................................... 16 Administrative Requirements And Technical Capability ................................................ 19 Additional RVP Requirements .......................................................................................... 19 Communications ................................................................................................................ 20 Board Of Directors ............................................................................................................. 20 National Meetings Promotion ........................................................................................... 20 Regional Conference Planning ............................................................................................ 23 NAREB Regional Vice President Report ............................................................................. 26 Membership Classes ............................................................................................................. 28 Regional Financial Management Stipends .......................................................................... 30 Region Finances And Reimbursement Form ...................................................................... 31 Parliamentary Procedures .................................................................................................... 32 FAQ ......................................................................................................................................... 37 RVP - Checklist Of Responsibilities ................................................................................. 41

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Regional Vice Presidents’ Manual was developed as a guide for regional operations procedures and standardization within the regions. At its inception, it was expected that sections would be updated to be reflective of current policy. As we revise and update this manual, we will remember with gratitude all of those who were instrumental in creating the very first manual. We give thanks to all who have contributed.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, (NAREB) is the oldest and largest minority real estate trade association in America. Members of the NAREB organization are known as REALTIST. Although composed principally of African American licensees and other minority real estate professionals, the REALTIST organization is an integrated entity open to all qualified practitioners who are committed to achieving the ideals of the REALTIST theme of "Democracy in Housing". REALTIST have made substantial contributions to the cause of democracy by working to provide housing for all without limitations or restrictions. They remain true to the dual mission of serving the un and underserved and developing creative and effective methods of rendering such service. Through their work on civic, political, and business programs, REALTIST have become the voice and conscience of proponents of equal housing opportunities for all citizens. NAREB will continue to pave the way for all citizens to be decently housed and to make the cities and states of this nation even better places in which to live, work, and worship.

MISSION STATEMENT The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. is a real estate trade association, whose mission is to enhance the economic improvement of its members and the minority community it serves.

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ORGANIZATION

RESPONSIBLE EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WELL PLANNED AND FINELY EXECUTED PROGRAMS

DYNAMIC AND ENJOYABLE MEETINGS

A SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION

HIGH EMPHASIS ON ACHIEVEMENT

POSITIVE SUPPORT RECOGNITION

ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM

HIGH INVOLVEMENT

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MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH

PURPOSE The organizational purpose is defined in Article II of the Constitution of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, dated August 6, 2014: The purpose of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers: (Article II NAREB Constitution)

The purposes of NAREB® shall be: Section 1. To enhance the economic improvement of its members, the community at large, and the minority community which it serves. Section 2. To unite those engaged in the real estate industry including brokerage, management, mortgage financing, appraising, land development, home building, and allied fields for the purpose of exerting influence on real estate interests. Section 3. To enable its members to transact their business in a more professional manner, through the adoption of such rules and regulations deemed proper; Section 4. To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the transaction of the real estate business, Section 5. To formulate, adopt, and enforce a comprehensive Code of Professional Responsibility setting forth the high ethical standards that govern its members, in relation to the public, to clients, and other RELATED and appropriate ACTIVITIES; Section 6. To license its members the right to use the name National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, the acronym “NAREB” and the term “REALTIST” in advertising matter, stationery, signboards, stock certificates, bonds, mortgages, and instruments or materials used by or in connection with the real estate industry. REALTIST is defined as a person engaged in the real estate industry who is a certified member, in good standing, of NAREB. Section 7. To encourage the general public to engage those members IN GOOD STANDING who have agreed to observe the standards maintained by NAREB.

Our Goal The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB) is a trade association dedicated to bringing together Black real estate professionals to promote the meaningful exchange of ideas about the industry and how best to serve our clientele. We strive to create an environment where creativity flourishes in both the workplace and the marketplace.

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NAREB CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (Subject to change by NAREB Board of Directors)

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Each member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated accepts, is bound by, and shall fully adhere to the Code of Professional Responsibility. A “REALTIST” shall not discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability, Familial Status or Sexual Orientation: In the sale or rental of real property. In advertising the sale or rental of real property. In the financing of real property. In the provision of professional services.

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It is the duty of a “REALTIST” to protect the public against misrepresentations, unethical practices or fraud in real estate transactions, and to offer all properties listed with him/her solely on merit and without exaggeration, concealment, deception or misleading information. Before offering a property for sale or rent, a “REALTIST” shall: a. Secure written authorization of the owner of his/her authorized agent. a. Furnish a copy of the authorization to each person who signed it. a. Fully inform prospective purchasers of the pertinent facts concerning the property. A “REALTIST” should always offer property at the price set forth in the listing agreement. A “REALTIST” shall protect the public against unethical, improper or fraudulent practices by affixing the term or symbol “REALTIST”, to advertising matter, stationery, signboards, stock certificates, bonds, mortgages, and other instruments or other material used by or in connection with the real estate business of said member. The “REALTIST” shall also educate the general public to the importance of undertaking transactions only with those persons who have agreed to observe the highest standards of the profession, such as those practiced by the

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member REALTIST of National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated. A “REALTIST” shall not engage in activities that constitute the unauthorized practice of law. He/she should advise that legal counsel be obtained, wherever the interest of any party to the transaction requires it. The “REALTIST” shall inform all parties to a transaction of his/her own position or pecuniary interest in the transaction and shall not demand or accept a commission from both parties except with their knowledge and consent in writing and signed by all parties. The “REALTIST” shall disclose to all parties any personal interest in the ownership of a property at the inception of the REALTIST business dealings with the parties. The “REALTIST” shall see that all contracts and agreements for the ownership, use and/or occupancy of real property shall be in writing and signed by all parties, or their lawfully authorized agent. The “REALTIST” shall maintain a special escrow account, in an appropriate financial institution, and deposit all monies, in the “REALTIST” possession, that belonging to others related to transaction(s), which are held in trust. Said monies shall not be commingled with the “REALTIST” own funds. PART II RELATION TO CLIENT

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When a “REALTIST” has accepted a listing on a property, the “REALTIST” shall give an honest and comprehensive valuation of its fair market value to the owner. In all real estate transactions, the “REALTIST” shall always be fair to all parties to the transaction while promoting the interest of the client and maintaining the proper professional relationship. The “REALTIST” shall not buy property listed with the “REALTIST” for sale, nor purchase an interest therein, without stating the facts to the client in writing, prior to such purchase. The “REALTIST”, when under contract in the management of property, shall not demand and receive commissions, rebates and/or profits on expenditures made on behalf of his/her client without that client’s prior written authority The written exclusive listing of property should be encouraged by all “REALTIST” as a means of preventing misunderstandings and assuring the best service to the owner unless this is contrary to the best interest of the owner. The acceptance of such a listing creates the obligation to give skilled and conscientious service in the transactions. When a “REALTIST” is unable to render such service through the office of the “REALTIST” or

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with the aid of a fellow “REALTIST”, all parties concerned shall be informed of the pertinent facts, and the listing shall be canceled and returned. In all matters of appraisals, the “REALTIST” should give a written opinion. The “REALTIST” is therefore entitled to recover a fee for such service from the requesting party, as it is a matter of professional service. The opinion, whether on an appraisal or real estate problem, shall be thoroughly considered and without any personal interest in the result of a possible sale or lease. Possible employment should not affect the amount of appraisal or honesty of opinion whose members are commonly referred to as REALTIST. PART III PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS

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The “REALTIST” should always be loyal to the applicable local Board of Real Estate Brokers and active in its work. The fellowship of associates and the mutual sharing of experiences are always assets to all concerned. The “REALTIST” should conduct business so as to avoid controversies with his/her fellow “REALTIST”, who are members of the same local Board of Real Estate Brokers. Any such controversies should be submitted in writing for arbitration in accordance with the regulations of the applicable Real Estate Board and not in an action at law. The decision in such arbitration should be accepted as final and binding. Controversies between “REALTIST” who are not members of the same local board should be submitted for arbitration to an Arbitration Board consisting of one arbitrator chosen by each REALTIST from the Board of Real Estate Brokers to which he belongs and one other member, or a sufficient number of members to make an odd number, selected by the arbitrators thus chosen. All employment arrangements between broker and salesmen should be reduced to writing and signed by both parties. It is particularly important to specify the rights of parties, in the event of termination of employment. All listings acquired by a salesman during his/her tenure of employment with the Broker, shall be the exclusive property or right of the Employing Broker after such termination. A “REALTIST” should never publicly criticize a fellow “REALTIST” professionally. The “REALTIST” shall never express an opinion of a transaction unless expressly requested to do so by one of the principals. His/her opinion then should be rendered in accordance with strict professional courtesy and integrity. A “REALTIST” shall never seek information about a fellow “REALTIST” transaction to use for the purpose of closing the transaction personally or diverting the client to another property.

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When a cooperating “REALTIST” accepts a listing from another Broker, the agency of the Broker who offers the listing should be respected until it has expired and the property has come to the attention of the cooperating “REALTIST” from a different source, or until the owner, without solicitation, offers to list with the cooperating REALTIST; furthermore, such a listing should not be passed on to a third Broker without the consent of the listing Broker. Negotiations concerning property, that is listed with one REALTIST exclusively, should be carried out with the listing Broker and not with the owner. A “REALTIST” shall not solicit the services of any employee in the organization of a fellow REALTIST without the express written consent of the employer. A “REALTIST” shall not place a sign on any Property offering it for sale or rent without the written consent of the owner or his/her authorized agent. All local boards or affiliates shall hear all complaints involved in their jurisdiction. Any adverse decision against a member whom the complaint was brought against may be appealed through the Regional Vice President to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated for final resolution pursuant to the provisions of the suspension and expulsion provisions of the by-laws of NAREB. All complaints against a member of NAREB, that have not been addressed at the local level by local board or affiliate organizations, may be submitted in writing to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, subject to the NAREB Bylaws. In the event that a “REALTIST” is asked to present evidence in any charges of violation of this Code of Professional Conduct or other disciplinary investigation, he/she shall be accorded an opportunity to present all pertinent information.

REALTIST WEEK REALTIST Week is an annual event that celebrates the significant contributions made by NAREB members (who are known as "REALTIST") in advancing homeownership and participation in the real estate industry. The REALTIST Week Chairperson, who is appointed by the NAREB President, will recommend a calendar of activities for Local Boards to participate in the national week of REALTIST recognition. Activities include but are not limited to: ● The National Teaching Day ● Housing Fairs ● Publication of REALTIST accomplishments in local media outlets ● Fair Housing Workshops and Seminars ● Community Service ● Faith Based Activities ● Community Wealth Building Day ● Operation Real Estate Expo Day ● Homebuyer workshops/tours ● Legislative days ● SHIBA Report/Solutions REALTIST week is a time for National and Local Board and member recognition. us to internalize for our own improvement. It is also a time to make a concerted effort to strengthen our professional image with the public as we involve the community in the week's celebration.

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Office of the Regional Vice President (RVP) The Office of the Regional Vice President is defined in the Constitution and ByLaws and is a part of the government of NAREB®. (Constitution and By-Laws, Article V, Section 1 and Article VIII, Section 4):

Article V, Section 1 The government of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, shall be vested in the NAREB board of directors which shall be a self-organizing body composed of the following: Twelve (12) Regional Vice Presidents; elected each year to serve a one-year term, limited to four (4) consecutive terms, Fifteen (15) At-Large directors, (5) elected each year to serve for a three (3) year term; six (6) Affiliate Presidents from the Affiliates Council (National Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Management Brokers Institute, United Developers Council, Women’s Council, Commercial Industrial, Contractors Division, Sales Division, Investment Division, Homebuyers Education Counseling Division, and Young REALTIST Division), 1 PAC Chair, 1 immediate Past President, serving a two (2) year term commencing with the end of term as President; President of NAREB, three (3) Vice Presidents; Secretary, Assistant Secretary; Treasurer; Assistant Treasurer.

Region Vice President Election Article VIII, Section 4 A Regional Vice-President shall be elected for one year, may not exceed four (4) consecutive terms, a. Only financial members certified by the NAREB Board of Directors not less than 45 days prior to the Annual Convention may vote. At least 30 days prior to such election, all certified and financial members of NAREB shall be duly notified of such Vice-Presidential election schedule and voting procedure for their Region, respectively. b. Regional Vice-Presidents, upon being duly elected, certified and installed, shall coordinate the work of NAREB in their respective regions and shall act as the representative of the President in such matters as may be assigned to them in writing. A Regional Vice-President may appoint not more than two (2) assistants to assist him/her in the work of the Region. Each Regional VicePresident shall promote the principles, aims and policies of NAREB throughout his/her Region and shall endeavor to increase membership in both the local and national associations and effectively and opportunely perform his/her duties and designated assignments. 11 | P a g e

c. A vacancy of a Regional Vice-President shall be filled by the NAREB Board of Directors. The vacancy for the unexpired term shall be filled by members within the Region in which the vacancy occurs.

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REGIONS REGION 1 Connecticut Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont

REGION 2 New York New Jersey

REGION 3 Delaware Pennsylvania West Virginia

REGION 4 Maryland Virginia Washington, D.C.

REGION 5 North Carolina South Carolina

REGION 6 Alabama Florida Georgia

REGION 7 Kentucky Tennessee

REGION 8 Indiana Michigan Ohio

REGION 9 Iowa Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin

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REGION 11 Arkansas Kansas Missouri Oklahoma

REGION 12 Louisiana Mississippi New Mexico Texas

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REGION 15 Arizona Colorado Nevada Oregon

REGION 15 Washington Hawaii California Utah

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5-Step Process for Regional Vice President Elections with Timeline Step 1 – Selecting the Regional Nominating Committee A. In the current year, prior to the upcoming RVP election year, all notices for RVP Nominating Committee applications are sent to all paid members by the National staff no later than November 1st. The application deadline is 30 days after notices are sent. On a weekly basis, the RVPs are to be notified by the National on the number of applications received. B. All applications received by the National office from prospective Nominating Committee candidates are sorted and distributed no later than December 5th to the members in their respective regions for voting. C. By majority vote of the region, the Nominating Committee is selected by its members no later than December 31st. Only paid members are eligible to vote and serve on the Nominating Committee. RVP candidates are not permitted to serve on the Nominating Committee. D. There will be no less than five (5) Nominating Committee members and two (2) alternates. Step 2 – Regional Nominating Committee Role The Regional Nominating Committee orientation is held before January 31st of the RVP election year. Thereafter, the committee will convene and select a Chair. At the appointed time, the committee will send out notices for RVP applications (with National staff’s assistance), review RVP application(s) for their region, and vet, and interview the candidate(s). The committee will subsequently generate a candidate slate on or before March 31st. Step 3 – Notification to the Region All paid members are notified by the National office of the RVP elections 30 days prior to the actual election. There will be weekly reminders until the date of the election. The candidate slate with credentials is distributed to all paid members in the region for voting. Step 4 – Regional Vice President Elections A. The election is to take place 45 days prior to the Annual Convention. B. The National staff will set up the RVP electronic voting system by uploading and verifying that paid members are accurately entered into the system. C. The Regional Nominating Committee will be responsible for administering the electronic elections. D. All elections will be conducted on the same date/time nationally utilizing the electronic voting system. No in-person elections will be permitted. Members will have 48 hours to cast their vote per the slate or with the option to write in potential candidates. E. Election results are sent directly to the RVPs and membership immediately following the election. Step 5 – RVP Installation New RVPs are sworn in at NAREB’s Annual Convention. It’s a wrap!

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Purpose and Scope of Activities New Regional Vice President (RVP) Orientation When an RVP is first elected to serve NAREB®, there are several informational documents and procedures that may be helpful to him/her. This information is available through the National office and/or the newly elected RVP Chair. Plan to attend a mandatory RVP Membership Orientation Leadership Training held during the Annual Convention and/or Mid-Winter Conference. RVP The Regional Vice President (RVP) is the official representative of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) in their respective regions. The RVP works under the direction and in concert with the President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers and is responsible for conducting activities that promote membership growth, leadership, and business development within their designated region. The following outline recommends activities to be implemented within the region on a monthly and or annual basis. Advocacy ▪ Advocate and promote national, state and local advocacy issues involving or impacting real estate licensees, the housing industry, and the communities we serve. ▪ Provide leadership in the development, interpretation and advocacy of national policy to Local REALTIST Boards, local and statewide elected officials, consumers, affiliate organizations, media and others in the region. ▪ Provide advocacy on issues critical to REALTIST businesses. ▪ Disseminate and promote NAREB® initiatives to Boards and communities throughout your designated region. Regional Conference ▪ Encourage and develop real estate licensees to become licensed real estate Brokers. ▪ Assist and support Local Boards in their outreach and recruitment of real estate licensees within their geographic footprints. ▪ Work with the National Office in the annual required regional election. o The national office shall conduct the annual regional election for Regional Vice President forty-five (45) prior to the annual convention. ▪ Assist NAREB® Affiliate groups in providing training in a regional or multiregional setting. ▪ Conduct an annual Regional or Multi-Regional Conference, if feasible. Conduct or arrange Leadership or Business Development training for regional members. 15 | P a g e

Training Training is available through NAREB Affiliate Organizations. This training for real estate licensees is in investments, sales training, commercial development, contracting, women's council, appraisal, homeownership education counseling and property management. New Board Development It is the responsibility of the RVP to develop new and revitalize and re-establish existing REALTIST local boards throughout their respective regions, assist NAREB State and Local Boards in the establishment of new local boards, and expansion of NAREB’s influence within their geographical areas. RVPs shall assist individuals desiring to establish a local board and receive a national charter. Applications for chartering shall comply with the required provisions outlined in the NAREB’s Constitution and By-laws (Article 3 Section 3a-e) Only one (1) “Board” from a city, shall be elected as a member board of NAREB. The application shall be in a format set by the NAREB Board of Directors and shall contain a statement that the application has been approved by a majority of the applicant’s real estate board or organization. TO BE CHARTERED BY NAREB:  10 members with at least one being a broker  A completed Board Application.  Application fee of $100.00  Submission of the required Board Dues, depending on the number of members  Collect national dues from each member, per membership type  *Submission of State Dues in the areas where there is a State Board  Submission of dated and signed By-laws approved by the membership  Submission of a roster of duly elected officers.  If members are real estate brokers/agents; include their license number For the local association, the following must be accomplished:  Non-Profit Incorporation  Filing with the Secretary of State Attainment of [EIN] Tax ID number  Show proof of opened checking account  If filing for non-profit status with the IRS, you must as a 501(c)6, but this is not needed to get approved  Adoption of Bylaws by the membership. Dated and signed copies submitted  A letter of recommendation from your Regional Vice President 16 | P a g e

Information Needed to Submit Application:  Name of New Local Board (Name must contain the Trademark name: REALTIST®  Name of Board President  Address (Physical Address No P.O. Box)  Telephone Number  Email Address Documents Needed to Submit Application:  Submission of dated and signed By-laws approved by the membership  Submission of a roster of duly elected officers.  If members are real estate brokers/agents; include their license number  EIN Number  Certification of Good Standing from your state  Letter of Recommendation from RVP and other supporting documents All applications for membership shall be promptly forwarded to a place designated by the Board of Directors. The prospective local board must be approved by the NAREB membership, and a charter must be issued by NAREB to the local board authorizing an applicant to become a certified Member Board of NAREB. (c)(i) Boundaries: When a political subdivision contains a city of 100,000 or more, an existing or prospective local board, may apply to NAREB to incorporate a contiguous area outside the political subdivision boundaries which contains the city outlined in the application. Boundaries of existing boards shall not be affected by this provision. (ii) The boundaries of a proposed new board of distinct communities shall not be within 25 miles of any existing board. However, a local board may accept members that reside within or outside its boundaries if the member is not within the geographic boundary of another existing board. (d) Designations: All approved local boards shall use the name “REALTIST” as part of its name. (e)(i) Dues: Subsequent to acceptance of membership of a local board, all local boards shall pay membership dues to NAREB in a timely manner. The local board shall, at the time of paying dues, certify their roster of members, including names, addresses, business phone numbers, email, and licensure status. Any additional information requested by NAREB must be provided within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request. (ii) Failure to comply with any requirement of this section shall result in automatic suspension of the local board membership, from the date of notice specifying the deficiency, as long and to the extent the deficiency 17 | P a g e

exist. Any deficiency not removed within six (6) months from the date of notice shall result in automatic expulsion and non-affiliation. The status of individual members will not be affected hereby if their respective dues are current with NAREB. (f) Expulsion: Should automatic expulsion and non-affiliation occur, notice of such event shall be sent to the president, secretary, treasurer, and a copy sent to all known members by registered mail at their last known addresses on file in the national office of NAREB. The Notice shall be published in an official newspaper of general circulation, or other appropriate method, in the jurisdiction of the board, and to the general membership of NAREB. RVPs shall assist with requests, within their respective regions, for an aggregate of local boards from one state desiring to form a State Association. Applications for chartering shall comply with the required provisions outlined in the NAREB’s Constitution and By-laws (Article 3 Section 3f) Section 4. State Associations (Article 3 Section 3f) State Associations having membership agreements with the National Association may be elected to membership in the National Association to afford an opportunity for individuals in the real estate business in unorganized or unassigned territories to become members of NAREB, subject to its Standards, and to be represented in NAREB. Such State Associations shall be elected to membership only upon the following conditions: (a) Only one (1) Association shall be elected within a state. (b) State Associations may accept membership of such individuals in territories not within the jurisdiction of any other real estate board within the state. (c) State Associations shall have the same right to control the use of the term “REALTIST” in unorganized territory within its jurisdiction. State Associations electing members agree to enforcement of the Professional Code of Responsibility of NAREB with respect to its members. (d) State Associations electing members agree to pay dues as prescribed in Section(3)(e)(i), Constitution and Bylaws. ? RVPs shall assist in efforts to maintain and train local boards, provide technical assistance and interpretation of national policies for local boards and assist in keeping member boards and local members in good standing with NAREB. 18 | P a g e

It is important that the Regional Vice President review and analyze, on an annual basis, all of the Local and State By-Laws and Constitution to ensure there are no conflicting provisions with the National By-Laws and Constitution. To ensure that boards have no regulations or policies contrary to the State or National Associations, the following reference materials are available through the national office: "REALTIST, Code of Professional Responsibly, National Constitution and By-laws, and Arbitration Manual and NAREB’s Policy and Procedures. The Regional Vice President shall also serve as a coordinator to determine who should solve problems at the various levels. Local matters should be handled by the Local Board President and board members. Matters of a regional nature should be coordinated by the Regional Vice President in cooperation with the National Association and matters affecting the entire State or National should be referred to the respective RVP for National coordination. Administrative Requirements and Technical Capability RVPs are encouraged to maintain office equipment with good communication tools and maintain regional documents, electronic communication and regional website domain. Equipment needed is the responsibility of the elected RVP. ● Computer or laptop with a minimum of 256MB of memory for best performance ● Lazer or inkjet printer (with color option) ● Regional Domain address for region website: Link NAREB.com to your RVP website ● Regional E-mail Addresses will be supplied by the national office. ● Electronic communication database/software: Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Benchmark, etc. ● Microsoft Office Suite ● Digital camera (optional) ● Social Media engagement: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, LinkedIn ● Cell phone for communication with local board Presidents and other regional business Additional RVP Requirements Establish/Maintain region webpage linked to NAREB Information to be maintained on the website shall be:  National Agenda  Newsletter  REALTIST Business issues and alerts 19 | P a g e

 National Conventions and meetings  Connection to local boards websites Communications RVPs shall maintain communication with the local boards and members of its region. RVPs shall disseminate via regional newsletters and other pertinent information to local and state REALTIST boards, and the general public when practical. RVPs are also required to make contact via face-to-face, conference call or other professional business/technological methods with the Local leadership of their region on a monthly basis. Board of Directors ⮚ RVPs shall provide a written report to the NAREB Board of Directors at all regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings. o Reports shall outline the activities undertaken within the region since the last Board of Directors meeting. ⮚ Be actively involved in key committees of the National Association ⮚ Actively participate on the NAREB National Board of Directors in accordance with the NAREB Constitution and By-Laws and attend all Board Meetings. ⮚ Assist in the enforcement of all policies of NAREB. (See reporting form below) National Meetings Promotion ⮚ RVPs are required to work through the National Convention Chair and/or National Office to promote upcoming conventions and meetings of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. o A great deal of time is expended in preparing a truly outstanding program for the National conferences and all REALTIST and REALTIST Associates will benefit greatly by being in attendance. ⮚ RVP should make every effort to encourage local board presidents to support the national efforts (regardless of location). Membership Development ⮚ RVPs shall participate in membership orientations for NAREB members at the Mid-Winter and National Conventions. ⮚ Assist the NAREB National Membership Chairperson or National Vice President responsible for membership in the design and implementation of an annual national membership campaign. o Membership development is the primary task of the entire organization. However, the leadership responsibility is contained within the duties of the Regional Vice Presidents.

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o NAREB encourages all professionals in the real estate industry to become members of a local Board. NAREB Boards are located in many states across the country. Legislative Initiatives Each Regional Vice President shall set up a Legislative Committee in their respective regions. Regional Committee Each Regional Vice President should form a committee composed of three members selected from the Local Board Presidents and Officers (State officers may be included if applicable/feasible). The committee should meet before and after each NAREB Directors’ meeting or at least 4 times per year. In addition, there will be advanced meetings called to discuss and bring forth recommendations to the National Board of Directors if any. The purpose of the committee is to make sure the aims and objectives of NAREB® are accepted and carried out at the local level. In addition, the committee acts as a "listener" for local programs and issues that should be brought to the attention of NAREB®. Following the NAREB Directors meeting, the Regional Vice President should schedule a meeting of the Regional committee to review what took place at the National meeting and to discuss plans to implement the action items. In addition, plans for the dissemination of information regarding the National meetings to members at the local level should be reviewed. Regional Caucus Meetings It is recommended that during the National Convention, each Regional Vice President hold and chair a caucus meeting for members from the states who are attending the conference. The purpose is to review important agenda items that will be discussed at the Directors’ meeting and to make recommendations and suggestions to the National Association on how activities might be improved or new ideas implemented. If the Regional Vice President does not have a parlor, where the meetings are generally held, contact NAREB meeting staff to request meeting room accommodations. Meeting room accommodation is not guaranteed. Committee of Regional Vice Presidents (CRVP) Current elected RVPs shall elect a Chairperson to serve as the spokesperson for all RVPs. The NAREB RVP Chair serves as Chair of the Committee who is elected by the Regional Vice Presidents at the Annual National Convention. A Secretary is also elected. The Chairperson shall coordinate and conduct regular meetings of the RVPs. 21 | P a g e

The purpose of the committee is to provide a forum for the RVP to exchange ideas, develop strategic programs to actualize NAREB policies, and develop actionoriented programs to promote NAREB. It also provides a forum for the Board and RVP to formulate policies and plans and discuss matters that are important to the association. Many of the items discussed at the Regional Vice President meeting are also passed on to members at the district caucus by the Regional Vice President to familiarize local directors in each district with important items that might be discussed at the Director meeting. RVPs desiring time on the NAREB Board agenda should notify the RVP Chair. In turn, the RVP Chair shall notify the NAREB Board Chair in order to reserve space on the agenda.

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Regional Conference Planning As a Regional Vice President (RVP) for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers Inc. (NAREB), you are required to hold an annual meeting each year. Should you decide to hold your annual meeting in conjunction with a regional conference, you may do so according to the following process and provisions.  All regional conference planning is to be done in conjunction with the national office and the national meeting planner. – We encourage you to begin your planning early. (The national office will support and carry out the election. – See election process.)  All funds solicited for the regional conference must be directed to the National office referencing your region. All funds received for your region will be accounted for and earmarked for your regional activities. The national office will provide an accounting of all income and expenses upon request.  Host hotels and/or other facilities to hold the conference must be negotiated by our national meeting planner. All contracts shall be in the name of NAREB and signed by the National President. RVPs will not have the authority to add or make changes to the final signed contract.  RVPs must present an accurate and realistic budget to the national meeting planner, outlining all projected income and expenses.  RVPs must submit an accurate and realistic schedule of events for their conference so that the national meeting planner can determine space needs and evaluate projected expenses.  All regional conference invoices must be submitted to the national office for timely processing (see reimbursement process). Payments will be made directly to the vendor according to NAREB’s payment processing and timeline.  All workshops and presentations are the responsibility of the RVP to secure, schedule, and coordinate.

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Annual Calendar RVPs are encouraged to obtain the annual calendar of activities from the National Office and coordinate their regional calendar to coincide with national events and programs. Listed below is a suggested annual calendar of responsibilities for the Regional Vice President, beginning with the month after installation at the Annual Convention: AUGUST

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS INSTALLED

SEPTEMBER

Congressional Black Caucus

OCTOBER

Black Housing Summit

NOVEMBER

NAREB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER

Regional Meeting

JANUARY

Local Board Installations/Orientations

FEBRUARY

MID‐WINTER CONFERENCE/BLACK HISTORY MONTH

MARCH

Regional Activity

APRIL

REALTIST WEEK/FAIR HOUSING MONTH

MAY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE

Annual regional business meetings/Election

JULY

Prepare for the annual convention

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Orientation with Local Board Presidents You may be invited to attend a leadership conference/meeting for all incoming officers. The primary purpose of the meeting is to provide the State Association officers and/or Local Board Officers with an opportunity to acquaint member board presidents and officers and committee chairs with information on the operation of the Association and the manner in which the efforts of all can be coordinated. Installation of State and Local Board Officers of NAREB Member Boards are encouraged to call on the incoming Regional Vice President to install all new officers. This is standard practice each year and the installations normally take place during the months of December and January or in accordance with the local board’s constitution. If two Boards schedule their installation meeting on the same date, it is recommended that the outgoing Regional Vice President be called on to assist with the installation of officers. Regional Reporting The Regional Vice President shall prepare a written report for the National Officers to be presented at each Board of Directors meeting. The format for board reporting is as follows:

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NAREB REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT REPORT REGION # ___________ REPORTED AS OF: _________ (REPORTING PERIOD) _____________ A. Significant Accomplishments: 1. 2. 3. B. Policy Issues, Suggested Policies, (if none N/A) 1. 2. 3. C. Potential Policy Matters, subject to research, investigation, funding, etc. 1. 2. 3. D. Major Membership Effort’s 1. 2. 3.

Quarterly ______ Monthly _______

E. Funding Request (be specific) (Required) ___________ 1. 2. 3. E. Legislative & Regulatory Matters in Region ___________

Submitted by (Name): _____________________________Date: ________

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A major focus of the national association is to present sufficient economic opportunities and training that will enhance the ability of the local sales licensees to serve their communities well and to create an increase in their annual income. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has traditionally been a real estate trade association dedicated to the development and enhancement of the licensed community. With the Board of Directors' approval, NAREB will increase membership through the development of Subscription members. The increased membership will create an economic base for NAREB to advocate for more creative programs and increase the necessity for more lender partnerships. The partnerships will bring more benefits for licensees and improved loan products for Subscribers. Thus, more African Americans and other minorities will be able to buy homes. NAREB Subscription Membership (Constitution and By-Laws Article 3 section 1i) The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has traditionally been a real estate trade association dedicated to the development and enhancement of the licensed community. However, with the advent of non-profit housing organizations expanding their efforts to conduct real estate sales activities, in competition with the real estate licensed community, and the increased efforts by institutional lenders to meet the consumer directly, with homebuyer education and counseling, conducted by its retail staff, it is evident that NAREB members add this category of members to its service base. The increased membership developed through the Subscription Membership will permit NAREB to have an ongoing stream of contacts on which they can base future business. In addition, the increased membership base numbers will create an economic base for NAREB to advocate for more creative programs and increase the necessity for more lender partnerships. Further, affinity programs offered by lender partnerships can result in ongoing relationships after the sale of the home. Products such as car rental, hotel discounts, timeshares, and automobile purchase discounts can create an excellent continuous relationship for NAREB.

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MEMBERSHIP CLASSES The classes of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Incorporated, shall consist of: (Article III, Section 1 (a)) Member Boards Honorary Members Associate Members Allied Associate Members Individual Members

Local Board Members Individual Broker Member Corporate Members Life Members Allied Members Local Board Member

Voting (Article 3 Section 2. Voting Per Classification: (a) Individual Broker Members shall have one (1) full vote at all annual meetings. (b) Associate Members shall have one-half (1/2) vote at all annual meetings. (c) Allied Associate Members shall have one-half (1/2) vote at all annual meetings. (d) Individual Members shall be entitled to the same voting privileges as applies to his or her classification. (e) Allied Members shall have one-quarter (1/4) vote at all annual meetings. (f) Life Members' voting rights shall vary according to membership designation. Fundraising The RVP shall develop a regional fundraising plan to carry out the work within its region. Regional fundraising shall not detract from the funding efforts of the local, state or national body. RVPs shall also assist local boards in developing their strategic fundraising plan. All funds raised for the region shall be directed to and shall be held in trust for the region. All revenues and expenses shall be managed at the national office by national staff Policy and Procedures The method for managing revenues and expenditures shall comply with generally accepted accounting principles. To ensure that measures are in place to safeguard the region's assets and to provide for soundness and efficiency in the fiscal administration and operation, the following guidelines shall be followed: ✔ No disbursements shall be made or authorized unless it is properly approved by the regional vice president and is accompanied by an approved request for disbursement/payment form. ✔ Revenues and expenditures shall include cash receipts and in-kind (noncash) contributions and services rendered to or on behalf of NAREB by its officers and members and by non-member supporters of the organization. 28 | P a g e

✔ The President and/or Executive Director shall determine whether members’ requests for reimbursements for expenses incurred are reasonable, appropriate, allowable or properly authorized before approving the same for payment. ✔ Third-party invoices may be paid only if the services or supplies were properly authorized by a written purchase order issued by the President or his designee.

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Regional Financial Management Stipends • What is a stipend? o A stipend is a set amount of money that a business, research institution, nonprofit, or government agency gives to someone to cover expenses — usually given to someone working for free. • How does an RVP access the stipend? o RVP Reports o RVP Budgets • Regional Financial Management Banking All Regions should have the following to support regional activities. o A budget o A funding plans • How to Bank for your Region o All income shall be made payable to NAREB (National Office) o How to make deposits  Local Depositing  Routing funds to the National Office • Paying bills for your region: o Completed Payment Voucher Form o Allow time for processing payment requests o Digital e‐Checks (coming soon)

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REGION FINANCES AND REIMBURSEMENT FORM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS RVP Business & Travel Expenditures REIMBURSEMENT FORM NAME _________________________________________________________ Purpose of Trip Expense ___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Date(s) of Meeting ______________ Place of Meeting (city/state) __________ Hotel __________________________________________________________ Itemized Expenditures: Travel Cost: Air $____________ Car $_____________ X _______Miles ...... $_______ Transportation to/from Airport..........................................…. $_______ Lodging: Hotel Cost per/day $__________________ X _______days........ $_______ (Including Tax) Food Cost

$__________________ X _______days........ $_______ (Including Tax) Registration Cost ............................................................................... $_______ Miscellaneous Expenses .................................................................... $_______ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ TOTAL EXPENDITURES .........................……....

$__________

I hereby certify that the above expenses are correct and I have attached a copy of the original receipts for reimbursements. Signature __________________________________ Date ____________________ Office/Title .....................................................................Accounting Purposes Only................................................................................ Account Name: ____________________________________________________ $ _______________ Account Name: ____________________________________________________ $ _______________ Account Name: ____________________________________________________ $ _______________ Total: ______________________________ $ _______________ Processed by: ______________________________ Receipts Attached ( ) yes ( ) no

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Parliamentary Procedures Parliamentary Procedures Basic Parliamentary procedure is used by the Board. The sample Agenda is: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Call to Order Roll Call Reading and Approval of Minutes Reports of Officers (President, & Vice Presidents), Board Chair and Standing Committees Reports of Special Committees New Business Announcements/ Program Adjourn

Robert’s Rule of Order Robert’s Rules of Order is America’s foremost guide to parliamentary procedure. It is used by more professional associations, fraternal organizations, and local governments than any other authority. Parliamentary procedures are to facilitate the transaction of business and to promote cooperation and harmony. All meetings shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order. ⮚ All members have equal rights, privileges, and obligations. ⮚ The majority has the right to decide. ⮚ A quorum must be present for the meeting. ⮚ Full and free discussion of every motion considered is a basic right. ⮚ Only one question at a time can be considered at any given time. ⮚ Members have the right to know at all times what the immediately pending question is, and to have it restated before a vote is taken. ⮚ No member can speak until recognized by the chair. ⮚ No one can speak a second time on the same question as long as another wants to speak a first time. ⮚ The chair should be strictly impartial.

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Making Committees Work A committee, as understood in parliamentary law, is a body of one or more persons, elected or appointed by an assembly to consider, investigate, or take action on certain matters or subjects, or to do all these. To function effectively, a committee, and especially its chair, needs to have ▪ A list of committee members. ▪ A copy of the motion or problem referred to the committee. ▪ Special instructions to the committee, if any. - These instructions should include a statement of exactly what the committee is expected to do, and whether the question is referred to it for discussion, study, hearings, investigations, recommendations, or action; to include measures of accountability. ▪ A statement of the powers and duties of the committee; each member. ▪ Copies of all papers or correspondence relating to the subject assigned to the committee. ▪ Copies of any rules, policies, or decisions of the organization relating to the subject. ▪ Information on the type of report desired and the date set for its presentation. ▪ Reports from committees should minimally contain ▪ A statement of the charge to the committee ▪ A statement of the methods employed by the committee in accomplishing its charge. ▪ A summary of information gathered or work done. ▪ A statement of conclusions or findings. ▪ A specific recommendation, together with a rationale for that recommendation. ▪ The names of the members on the committee.

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Committee Reports By whom should the report be prepared? Usually a member of the committee (often the chair or a recorder, but it could be anyone) prepares a draft of the report. All members of the committee should be given the opportunity to review and revise the draft before it is submitted. It is not the drafter's work product, but the product of the entire committee. To whom should the report be made? In most cases the committee is addressed to the appointing or supervising authority. Occasionally, particularly at the direction of the authority, a report may go to other individuals or organizations. What form should the report take? There is no universally mandatory form, but some principles help guide us. Reports should go forward with a written and an oral report; both should be planned carefully to be effective. Exactly what goes into each depends on a large number of factors: the audience, the nature of the problem and the solution, the time available, how much information is needed by the higher authority for decision-making, and so forth. The report should be prepared and organized to accomplish two ends: (1) to persuade the higher authority to adopt the report & its recommendations and (2) to facilitate the decision-making of the higher authority. A report need not necessarily be long (being too long may discourage anyone from reading it) but needs to be long enough to competently and persuasively present the plan and justify it to the higher authority. Whatever format is decided upon, the report should meet high professional standards: typed, spelled and grammar checked, etc.; a computer and printer make this easier. What content should the reports contain? The report should be written to have an impact on those who read it. After reading the content, the reader must be convinced the conditions the proposal seeks to remedy are serious enough to justify action , understand the details of the proposal and how it will remedy the problem conditions, and be assured that the proposal is practical, reasonable, and will bring no undesirable side outcomes. The reader must also believe the proposal is the best alternative. Although the content and organization of the content is flexible and should be adapted to each situation, several content elements are usually "necessary" to fulfill the functions of a report:

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Executive Summary: Especially in longer reports, it is a good idea to have an Executive Summary in which the whole report (including purpose, problem, solution, rationale, and recommendations) is summarized in a few paragraphs, not to exceed one page in length. Explain the purposes of the report. Is it an interim or final report? Is it to outline factual findings, conclusions, or recommendations? Is it to summarize the actions of the committee or does it propose a project or program in solution to a problem? Preamble. A preamble or introduction contains boilerplate information (such as the name of the committee and the names of the members), a statement of the charge or mission given to the committee (making the organizational context of the report clear), and a review of the procedures used in the problem-solving process. Background. The report should give the necessary background on the nature of the problem, indicating a need for a solution. Succinctly and objectively, the committee's factual findings and conclusions about the nature of the problem, its causes, its effects, and related matters should be presented. Appropriate documentation should be given. If there is a large amount of material as a result of the committee's work, often this material is best summarized briefly in the report with supporting documents placed in an appendix. Proposed solution. The report should give a detailed presentation of the solution to the problem, including an implementation plan, organizational chart, and budget. An implementation plan can include such things as: Goals and objectives. Goals point to the qualitative ideals or values the solution supports; they inspire motive and enable unity of action. Objectives are the statement of particular activities which, if achieved, result in the accomplishment of the goals. Statement of personnel. From goals and objectives, we derive particular tasks that can be done by particular individuals. Often an organization chart makes clear the various task roles and their interrelationships. Reports should make clear what people will be assigned to and which tasks and task roles.

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Space, materials, and logistics. The proposal must make clear what resources are needed, including facilities, communications, computers, telephone, mailing, etc. Finances and budget. Linked to the above, the costs of the program (personnel, materials, mailing, gasoline, etc.) should be clearly and accurately projected. If possible, the plan should also indicate the source of funds. Time. The report should project a timetable for the accomplishment of the various objectives and tasks to facilitate the operation of the plan. ● Who is to do what by when? Evaluation and impact. Proposals are more likely to be approved if the higher authority has a clear idea of how to tell if the investment of time and money was worth it. Explain how to evaluate the success of the program. Specify who will be affected or inconvenienced by the new program. Rationale. The report should make an argued defense of the proposed solution, generally including (1) how the plan will meet the need; (2) why the plan is desirable in light of relevant absolute and/or relative criteria; and (3) why the plan has advantages and fewer disadvantages compared to alternative responses to the problem, including doing nothing. Recommendation. The report should clearly present a request for the higher authority to take some action on the work of the committee; sometimes this function is done in the Preamble. For example, if the committee's function is largely advisory, then the report should request that the committee be informed of actions or decisions on the matters covered in the report. If the committee's role was to provide information, then the request might be that the receipt of the information be acknowledged. If the committee's role was decision-making or action-taking, then the request should be for feedback to guide future work.

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FAQ: Q&A (3-10 answers below are from Cagle's Parliamentary Procedure - John A Cagle, Professor, California State University) Hi. I'm a consultant and I've got a non-profit board of directors that is hung up on a particular decision. I am confused about which rules are dictated by the By-Laws of the agency and which by Robert's Rules of Order.

Answer: The By-Laws of the agency would take precedence over Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. State and federal laws prevail over the bylaws. The By-Laws state that normally, a vote carries with a majority of those present provided that there is a quorum. However, for this particular vote -- one of the most important that the Board has to make -- a vote can only be carried with a majority of the full board -- not the majority of the quorum.

Answer: By-laws often contain such provisions. The question is, can those board members who are absent submit their vote in advance in writing? The By-Laws do not mention this. Does RRR address this?

Answer: The simple answer is no. Proxy voting is prohibited under Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (p. 421) unless the bylaws specifically provide for it (or some higher law requires it--which generally is not the case but could be for a state agency or board.) The board could pass a motion to have a mail ballot, which would enable those absent to cast a vote on an important question.

Answer: This method is not a form of proxy voting, but a ballot procedure often used. The chair of the board is under the impression that the chairperson votes only in the case of a tie. The By-Laws do not address this. Your web page suggests that this is not true. Where and how is this specified?

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Answer: See Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, p. 476 ff., for special rules governing boards. “The chair can speak in discussion without rising or leaving the chair; and, subject to rule or custom within the particular board . . . he can usually make motions and usually votes on all questions." The rules for boards and committees concerning the chair are different from the rules for plenary bodies or assemblies. However, just because they are different doesn't mean people understand that they are different and know the "proper" rules. There is a widespread and popular belief (albeit incorrect) that no chair ever votes, whereas in fact, a chair has a right to vote and even debate on a board. Note the wise advice from the authorities who wrote the Newly Revised version of Robert's, "subject to rule or custom within the particular board." If the chair of a board has never voted and people believe he/she ought not to vote, then it is probably better to follow custom. My advice on this is generally for the chair to discuss this matter with the board in advance and at the beginning of his/her chair ship so that everyone will have the same understanding of the "rules" in an "issue-free" environment. When controversy has stirred emotions, people get mad when the chair says, "Well, take this and like it." Why does the Chair of the House of Representatives not vote unless there is a tie?

Answer: Because the House of Representatives does not follow Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised; it has its own rules. Beyond that, there is a general parliamentary practice using that as an informal rule: Although the chair can vote (actually, even in an assembly), it "preserves the impartiality of the chair" if the chair only votes which his/her vote would actually affect the outcome--that is, when the vote would have the effect of passing a motion or (when voting to create a tie) to defeat a motion. Each time the chair votes, it is sort of saying "Look which side I'm on." In any event, that practice is the custom in many groups and is occasionally built into law as part of the bylaws. My goal is to have this person vote because, with other members absent, it will be very difficult to get a majority of the Board to vote together on anything and we need all the votes we can get. Suggestions?

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for everyone understanding what the chair's role is on the board. It is inadvisable to in any way tie this to a political rationale of getting enough votes on any specific issue. Are there a few principles of parliamentary law and procedures that can be helpful?

Answer: Yes, Only the members of the Board of Directors have a "right" to speak. Generally, you would be on secure ground to tell someone they are welcome as a guest to observe the meeting, but that they will be told to leave if they improperly disrupt the meeting. That is a clear principle, unless your organization says otherwise in its bylaws or state codes give members a right to speak on their boards. After warning someone they are indecorous and disrupting the meeting and that they will be asked to leave upon further behavior, a chair can order someone to leave the meeting, even a member of the Board of Directors itself. Depending on the laws of state and/or city ordinances, the police or sheriff's office can be called to report disorderly conduct, etc. Some organizations have a sergeant-at-arms or a security guard. The courts have upheld an organization’s right to do so, even in the case where the guard has hurt someone by evicting them from the meeting. (The standards of not using excessive force are serious and germane.) I would advise evicting someone only as a last resort and only when the disruption is serious. Another principle is that the agenda is important and defines what and when things may be talked about. The person (or people) who call the meeting and issue the agenda has a right to enforce it. For example, if a group of people in a neighborhood invites everyone in the neighborhood to help plan an effort to put speed bumps on their street, the meeting is "for" speed bumps and to develop a plan. No one in the neighborhood can insist on even debating the merits of the need for the plan, because the invitation made it clear that the meeting was to develop a plan to get the city to put in the speed bumps. In such meetings, people disrupting the purpose of the meeting may be evicted. If you have a real problem, there is no simple and obvious solution. You have to use your personality, use a “supportive communication style," and seek allies to try to influence the people you've been concerned about. For example, you could 39 | P a g e

ask someone who is popular in the organization and also a persuasive speaker to raise a point of order about the disruptions; sometimes a forceful speech by another member can quiet people down. (It doesn't always work out that way, however.) A final suggestion: One way to deal with such disruption is not to eliminate it but to re-direct it. For example, the Board could put an item on the agenda to hear complaints and concerns from members not on the Board. With that, you may be able to ask people to wait until that portion of the meeting.

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APPENDIX

RVP - Checklist of Responsibilities 

The RVP shall be ethical and moral, and lead by example



The RVP is responsible for conducting activities that promote membership growth, leadership, and business development within their designated region.

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Provide leadership in the development, interpretation and advocacy of national policy to Local REALTIST Boards/Chapters, legislators, consumers, affiliate organizations, media and others in the region.

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Provide advocacy on issues critical to REALTIST businesses.

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Design and develop major initiatives in affordable housing in their area or to follow through on new NAREB® initiatives.



Encourage and develop real estate licensees to become licensed real estate Brokers.

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Outreach to real estate licensees in the United States through annual Regional MidWinter Conferences or other methods as needed by the Chapters.



Conduct an annual Regional or Multi-Regional Conference, if feasible, in person or via webinar or conference call.

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Conduct or arrange Leadership or Business Development training for regional members if no Mid-Winter Regional is implemented.

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Assist NAREB, Local Boards (and State) chapters in the establishment of new local boards, growth of current boards, and expansion of NAREB influence in new training geographical areas.

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Assist in efforts to maintain and train local boards, provide technical assistance in amending NAREB By-Laws, interpretation of national policies and local issues.

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Assist in keeping member boards and local members in good standing with NAREB Minimum of 10 dues paying members.

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Review and analyze, on an annual basis, all the Local and State By-Laws and Constitution to ensure there are no conflicting provisions with the National By-Laws and Constitution.

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Coordinate to determine who should solve problems at various levels.

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To provide, through a Regional Newsletter and e-mail, information to local and state REALTIST chapters.

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Make contact monthly via face-to-face, conference call, or other professional business/technological methods with the Local leadership of their region.

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Hold a regional election annually in accordance with the NAREB Constitution.

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Verify by December 31 of each year that each chapter in your region has a copy of the following: o Incorporation papers o Articles of Chapter o Chapter Constitution and By-Laws o Bank Account o P.O. Box o List of Officers and Membership Roster o Meeting Minutes o Copy of the IRS 990 for the last two years for each chapter o Calendar of Events for the proceeding and current years o Copy of the chapter sponsorship packet or kit for the preceding year.

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RVP Notes

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National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. 2023-24 Board of Directors Lawrence Batiste, Chair | Andrea Cooksey, Vice-Chair Dr. Thom Holmes, Honorary Chair OFFICERS/DIRECTORS STACY CARTER SECRETARY 41593 Winchester Rd – Suite 200 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 795‐5711 – Cell stacysellshomes4u@gmail.com

KATRENIA KIER ASSISTANT‐SECRETARY 019 Claude Circle Ste D Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 830‐5869 – Office (256) 479‐2873 – Cell katreniakier@kier‐realestate.com

ASHLEY THOMAS, III 1st VICE‐PRESIDENT 4602 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90043 (323) 299‐7900 – Office (310) 995‐2153 – Cell ashley.thomas@nareb.com

KATHY MANN TREASURER

BOOKER PICKETT ASSISTANT TREASURER 7820 Land O Lakes Blvd. Land O Lakes, FL 34638 (813) 390‐8228 – Cell booker@pickettfencesrealty.com

DANNY FELTON 2nd VICE‐PRESIDENT 600 NW 183rd Street Miami Gardens, FL 33169 (305) 652‐9393 – Office (786) 488‐5363 – Cell danny.felton@nareb.com

MONROE WOOTON PARLIAMENTARIAN 2930 W. Imperial Hwy, Ste. 502 Inglewood, CA 90303 (323) 299‐4876 Ext. 14 – Office (310) 994‐9930 – Cell wooton.monroe@gmail.com

H. BERNIE JACKSON PARLIMENTARIAN PRO TEM 4908 Liberty Heights Ave Baltimore, MD 33161 (410) 542‐8118 – Office bjrinc5106@aol.com

COURTNEY JONES 3rd VICE‐PRESIDENT

JANAY MALLOY SARGENT‐OF‐ARMS 925 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 328‐8600 – Office (917) 562‐5051 – Cell

KIMBERLEY BARNES‐HENSON PAC CHAIR 1406 Lake Charlotte Ct Richmond, TX 77406 (713) 742‐2424 – Office (832) 731‐9370 – Cell

janay@janaymalloy.com

kimbarnes.realtor@gmail.com

DARWYN P. FAIR GENERAL COUNSEL 535 Griswold St # 111‐554 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 967‐0595 – Office dpfair@dpfairlaw.com

EDWARD LONDON HISTORIAN P.O. Box 1885 Atlanta, GA 30301 (404) 688‐6607 – Cell elondon@bellsouth.net

DR. COURTNEY JOHNSON‐ROSE PRESIDENT 2700 Lake Olympia Parkway Missouri, TX 77459 (713) 721‐5555 – Office (832) 309‐7003 – Cell courtney.johnson.rose@nareb.com

2600 S. Michigan Ave | Suite 303 Chicago, IL 60653 (773) 495-2170 – Cell courtney.jones@nareb.com

C. RENEE WILSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

9831 Greenbelt Road ‐ Suite 309 Lanham, MD 20706 (301) 552‐9340 – Office (713) 480‐5046 – Cell crenee.wilson@nareb.com

FELICIA GUIDRY CHAPLAIN 12401 S. Post Oak #229 Houston, TX 77045 (713) 301‐2446 – Cell felicialguidry@gmail.com

107 Brookridge Drive ‐ Suite C Madison, AL 355758 (256) 850‐3103 – Office (256) 656‐3679 – Cell Kathy.mann@nareb.com

2023-24 Board of Directors Lawrence Batiste, Chair | Andrea Cooksey, Vice-Chair Dr. Thom Holmes, Honorary Chair

2024

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE 2025

2026

THERITA LAWLER 2015 Christian Circle Moody, AL 35004 (205) 587‐6423 – Cell theritalawler@gmail.com

MARCUS BROWN 321 Wink Circle Center Point, AL 35215 (205) 566‐7177 – Cell myagentmarcus@gmail.com

SHARON MCLENNON 11650 NW 18th Street Plantation, FL (754) 246‐6002 – Cell sharon@smclennon.com

KAREN C. JOHNSON

ANDREA COOKSEY VICE CHAIRMAN 516 Winter View Way Stockbridge, GA 30281 4012 Chartres Street (678) 915‐8277 – Office Houston, Texas 77004 (404) 932‐2744 – Cell (713) 987‐7000 ext. 4 – Office karenjohnson@investwitharc.com (832) 215‐9084 – Cell

CELELIA MORROW 9148 S Utica Evergreen Park, IL 60605 (773) 547‐3677 – Cell ceceliamarlow@yahoo.com

WONDA MCGOWAN 3225 Kirby Whitten Pkwy, Suite 201‐12 Bartlett, TN 38134 (901) 502‐4402 – Cell wmcgowanprs@gmail.com

SHANTA PATTON‐GOLAR 10220 W Charleston Blvd #3 Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) 302‐2760 – Cell shantapatton@gmail.com

SHARON MIDDLEBROOKS P. O. Box 398045 Dallas, TX 75339 (214) 371‐5507 – Office (214) 552‐7264 – Cell

LAWRENCE BATISTE CHAIRMAN 600 WestBourne Dr Tryone, GA 30290 (770) 472‐3756 Office (678) 910‐7225 Cell lbatistenid@gmail.com

D’ADREA DAVIE 4004 Violet Cheng Lane Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 565‐4399 – Office (209) 244‐6181 – Cell dededavie@gmail.com LADONNA PARKER 1650 Highway 6, Ste. 350 Sugarland, TX 77478 (832) 741‐6108 – Cell ladonnaparker88@gmail.com

sharondoesrealty@sbcglobal.net

WILLIAM PITRE 3923 High Point Lane Houston, TX 77053 (281) 748‐6353 – Cell starrealty2002@aol.com

MURIEL WILLIAMS‐THOMPSON ROBERT PASKER 4339 Deerwood Lane 501 S. Cherry St ‐ Suite 1100 Toledo, OH 43615 Denver, CO 8024 (419) 540‐4426 – Office (720) 635‐2135 – Cell (419) 944‐3027 – Cell murieldwilliams@yahoo.com rob@Paskerre.com LYDIA POPE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 3030 Euclid Avenue Suite 412 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216) 751‐0200 – Office (216) 551‐2500 – Cell lydiapope88@gmail.com

2023-24 NAREB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS National Society of Real Estate Appraisers ROBBIE WILSON, President 13901 Midway Rd – Suite 102‐210 Dallas, TX 75244 (469) 569‐3595 – Cell rwilson@advanceappraisalgroup.com

United Developers Council KENNETH MORRISON, President 167 W. 145th St. New York, NY 10039 (212) 281‐2714 – Office (917) 578‐4989 – Cell ken@lemordev.com

NAREB Investment Division RAY CARLISLE, President 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1030 Oakland, CA 94621 (510) 268‐9792 – Office raycarlisle@nidhousing.com

Commercial Investment Division DERRICK LUCKETT, President 6904 Federal Blvd. Lemon Grove CA 91945 (619) 825‐9560 – Office (619) 454‐3339 – Cell destinysixfinancial@gmail.com

Real Estate Management Brokers Institute JOYCE GIBSON, President 3501 E. 106th Street – Suite 202 Chicago, IL 60617 (773) 324‐4223 – Office (773) 398‐7103 – Cell jgibson999@aol.com

Contractors Division TAMMY WILLIS, President 8401 Ney Ave. Oakland, CA 94675 (510) 460‐0248 – Cell twillisbroker@gmail.com

Sales Division L J JENNINGS, President 1431 17th Ave Oakland, CA 94606 (510) 326‐2446 – Cell jenningslj@hotmail.com

Homebuyers Counseling ROLANDA WILSON, President 3150 Hilltop Mall Rd – Suite 87 Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 244‐0085 – Office (510) 377‐8853 – Cell rdwilson@soundnvest.com

Womens Council of NAREB IDA CAMPBELL, President 5657 Skytop Drive, Unit 106 Lithia, FL 33547 (813) 671‐0774 ext 102 ‐ Office (813) 480‐8573 – Cell idacampbell53@yahoo.com

Young Realtist Division RASHEEDAH JONES, President 6832 Marthas PT Memphis, TN 38141 (901) 335‐5098 – Cell rasheedahmjones@gmail.com

2023-24 NAREB REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS REGION I CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT Richard Phipps 1539 Blue Hill Avenue Boston, MA 02126 (617) 296‐7730 – Office (617) 963‐4897 – Cell

REGION VI AL/FL/GA Travis Brooks 6328 Tillandsia PL Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 928‐0506 – Cell narebrvp6@nareb.com

narebrvp1@nareb.com

REGION II NY/NJ William “Bill” Collins 310 Park Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908‐322‐5454 – Office 908‐531‐4979 – Cell narebrvp2@nareb.com

REGION III DE/PA/WV Darlene Meekins 149 S. Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 495‐4330 – Cell narebrvp3@nareb.com

REGION IV DC/MD/VA Chandra Patterson 800 Diligence Drive Newport News, VA 23606 (757) 873‐1323 – Office (757) 715‐7548 – Cell narebrvp4@nareb.com REGION V NC/SC

A. Denise Franklin 20 Overbrook Ct. Suite 400 Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 313‐1566 – Cell narebrvp5@nareb.com

REGIONAL XI AR/KS/MO/OK E. Andreal Hoosman 313 South Florissant Rd St. Louis, MO 63135 (314) 787‐9192 – Office (314) 477‐9338 – Cell narebrvp11@nareb.com

REGION VII KY/TN Furtesha Woods 660 Fitzhugh Blvd Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 891‐8124 ‐ Cell narebrvp7@nareb.com

REGION VIII IN/MI/OH Carolyn Jackson 893 S. Main Street – Suite 192 Englewood, OH 45415 (937) 502‐4900 – Office (937) 477‐8262 – Cell narebrvp8@nareb.com REGION IX IA/IL/MN/WI Sidney Martin 1823 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 326‐2121 – office (773) 706‐1405 – Cell narebrvp9@nareb.com REGION X NE/ND/SD *VACANT*

REGION XII LA/MS/NM/TX Mary Adams Thomas 7620 Morrison Road New Orleans, LA 70126 (504) 329‐7939 – Cell narebrvp12@nareb.com

REGION XIII UT/WY *VACANT*

REGION XIV WA/OR/ID/MO *VACANT*

REGION XV AZ/CA/CO/HI/NV/OR/WA

Monica Hill 30141 Antelope Rd Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 834‐8687– Cell narebrvp15@nareb.com

Courtney Jones, 3rd VP

Danny Felton, Ashley Thomas, 2nd VP III, 1st VP

COS

LJ JENNINGS

Dr. Courtney JohnsonRose, President

Lawrence BaƟste, Andrea Cooksey, Chair Vice Chair

ATTY

PARILIAMENTARIIAN

PROTEM

Monroe Wooton

H.B. Jackson

TREASURER

KATHY MANN

HONORARY– CHAIR THOM HOLMES

ASST TRESURER

BOOKER PICKETT

IPP

LYDIA POPE

SARGENT AT ARMS

JANAY MALLORY

NID

RAY CARLISLE

PAC CHAIR

KIM BARNES‐HENSON

HISTORIAN

ED LONDON

CHAPLAIN

FELICIA GUIDRY

AT LARGE DIR 25

MARCUS BROWN

AT LARGE DIR 24

THERITA LAWLER

AT LARGE DIR 25

KAREN JOHNSON

NAREB BOD SEATING CHART

AT LARGE DIR 24

SHARON MCLENNON

AT LARGE DIR 25

WONDA MCGOWAN

HEAD TABLE‐TOP (9)

AT LARGE DIR 24

WILLIAM PITRE

AT LARGE DIR 25

SHARON MIDDLEBROOKERS

LEFT SIDE OF PRESIDENT‐

AT LARGE DIR 25

MURIEL THOMPSON‐WILLIAMS

AT LARGE DIR 26

LADONNA PARKER

RIGHT SIDE OF PRESIDENT‐

AT LARGE DIR 26

D’ADREA DAVIE

AT LARGE DIR 26

ROBERT PASKER

REGION II

WILLIAM COLLINS

AT LARGE DIR 24

CECELIA MORROW

REGION III

DARLENE MEEKINS

AT LARGE DIR 24

SHANTA PATTON‐GOLAR

REGION IV

CHANDRA PATTERSON

CID

DERRICK LUCKETT

REGION V

A. DENISE FRANKLIN

REMBI

JOYCE GIBSON

REGION VI

TRAVIS BROOKS

UDC

KENNETH MORRISON

REGION VII

FURTESHA WOODS

IDA CAMPBELL

REGION VIII

CAROLYN JACKSON

YRD

RASHEEDAH JONES

REGION XII

MARY ADAMS THOMAS

CONTRACTORS

TAMMY WILLIS

REGION XV

MONICA HILL

HOMEBUYERS CO

ROLANDA WILSON

REGION IX

SIDNEY MARTIN

NSREA

ROBBIE WILSON

REGION 1

RICHARD PHIPPS

**SECRETARY SEAT CAN VARY DUE TO A/V

National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. “The Premier Network of Black Real Estate Professionals”

2024 National Committee Chairs Email

Committee

Chair

Affinity

Bilal Shareef

bilalkshareef@gmail.com

Audit

Monte Brown

monte@bsare.com

Benevolence

NAREB Office

nareb@nareb.com

Budget & Finance

Richard Flateau

finance@nareb.com

Building

NAREB Office

nareb@nareb.com

Constitution/ By-Laws

H. Bernie Jackson

bjrinc5106@aol.com

Convention/Education Credentials Grievance

J. Rene Ward Chandra Patterson Dr. Melissa Chester

jrene.walker@compass.com credentials@nareb.com melissachester3@gmail.com

Governance

Monroe Wooton

wooton.monroe@gmail.com

Insurance

Madge Day

madgeday@gmail.com

Investment Membership

Claudienne Hibbert‐Smith realty@claudiennehibbert.com Theria Lawler membership@nareb.com

Mentorship

Arlene Wayns Thomas

awaynsthomas@aol.com

Millennial

Sherman Milton, III

smilton3rd@gmail.com

Mortgage

Rouvaun Walker

rwalker@phinanceus.com

Personnel

Marla Lewis

marla@entouragerealtors.com

Public Affairs

Kim Henson‐Barnes

Advocacy@nareb.com

Public Relations

Marvetta Bozeman

marvetta@marvettabozeman.com

e-REATLIST Connection

Karen Johnson

karenjohnson@investwitharc.com

R.E.D.

Marcus Brown

red@nareb.com

REALTIST WEEK

Tennitia Wilson

realtistweek@nareb.com

Technology

Stephen Lewis

technology@nareb.com

Time & Place

Joan Chambers

joancchambers@hotmail.com

2024 National Master Committee Chairs List

Updated: November 7, 2023

NAREB BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ORIENTATION NOTES

National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting “The Premier Network of Black Real Estate Professionals”

Westin Birmingham Hotel – Birmingham, AL November 10, 2023 Presiding: Lawrence Batiste, Chair / Andrea Cooksey, Vice Chair

E3s: “Empowering Our Members, Enriching Our Communities, Elevating Our Brand”

AGENDA I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.

Call to Order Lawrence Batiste, Chair Opening Prayer Felicia Guidry, Chaplain Roll Call of & Certification of Meeting Stacy Carter, Secretary Adoption of Agenda Approval of the Minutes & Records Report Presentation Stacy Carter, Secretary Chairman’s Opening Remarks Lawrence Batiste Legal Counsel Update Atty. Darwyn Fair President’s Report Courtney Johnson Rose, President  Ratification of the 2024 National Committees  NAREB Social Media Presentation Courtney Reynolds, Digital Media Coordinator  IX. Executive Director’s Report C. Rene Wilson, E.D. X. Officers Reports Treasurer’s Report Kathy Mann, Treasurer  Budget & Finance Report Richard Flateau, Chair 1st Vice President Report Ashley Thomas, III 1st VP  2nd Vice President Report Danny Felton, 2nd VP  Generational Wealth William Pitre, Chair 3rd Vice President Report Courtney Jones, 3rd VP XI. Committee Reports Constitution Committee/ H. Bernie Jackson, Chair Governance Committee Monroe Wooton, Chair XII. Regional Vice Presidents’ Reports XIII. PAC Report XIV. Featured Affiliates’ Reports United Developers Council (UDC) Kenneth Morrison, President Womens’ Council of NAREB Ida Campbell, President Young Realtist Division (YRD) Rasheedah Jones, President XV. Old Business  XVI. New Business  XVII. Good & Welfare XVIII. Chairman’s Closing Remarks Lawrence Batiste XIX. Closing Prayer Felicia Guidry, Chaplain XX. Adjournment

[Please note agenda subject to change]