Board of Directors: Frequently Asked Questions

How can I view the members of PAAR's Board of Directors?

Members of the current year’s Board of Directors can be viewed at paar.org. On the landing page, select the tab for About, then select Board of Directors from the dropdown.

What are the terms of the Directors?

To be eligible for a director position, you must be in good standing with PAAR and must not have held an officer position in the previous year.

Director positions are two (2) year terms and you cannot serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.

For more information please refer to Article XI, Section 3 of PAAR's Bylaws.

How are Board members elected?

Applications Open: August 4th

Applications Close: August 15th

Candidate Announcement: August 25th

Member Voting: September 15th-26th

Votes Certified: September 29th

The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, shall appoint an Election Task Force of four REALTOR® members to certify all votes cast electronically. In case of a tie vote, the issue shall be determined by a special election.

According to Article XI, Section 4 of PAAR's Bylaws: "The Leadership Development Committee (LDC) shall select at least one candidate for each Office and at least one candidate for each upcoming vacancy on the Board of Directors. The report of the LDC and its selected candidates shall be electronically transmitted to each Member eligible to vote at least three (3) weeks preceding the election. Additional eligible candidates for the Offices and Director positions to be filled may be placed in nomination by a petition signed by at least 15% of the REALTOR® Members eligible to vote. The petition shall be filed with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 16 at least two (2) weeks before the election. The CEO shall send notice of such additional nominations to all Members eligible to vote before the election."

How do I apply to serve on the Board of Directors?

Applications for the 2026 Board of Directors are open August 4th-15th.

Applications are currently not available.

Who do Directors represent?

PAAR Directors are a fiduciary of the association. That means they have a special legal responsibility in connection with the administration, investment, and care of PAAR and its assets. This requires Directors to make careful, good-faith decisions in the best interest of PAAR and its members. Their decisions must be made independently and free of any undue influence from any person or organization, including any other association, MLS or brokerage.

What authority does the Board of Directors have?

Members of the Board of Directors have duties and responsibilities of governing our association, and the association counts on Directors to participate as we deliberate issues that impact our members’ daily business lives.

The Board of Directors has the authority to:
• Approve expenditures of the Association
• Set dues
• Set public policy positions as they pertain to the real estate industry
• Establish governing policies of the Association
• Approve member programs, products, and services

How often does the Board of Directors meet?

The Board of Directors has monthly meetings 10 times a year. Special meetings can be called by the President or Chief Executive Officer as needed.

Can I attend a meeting of the Board of Directors?

Yes, meetings of the Board of Directors are open to members to attend. Request to attend must be given to the CEO at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

At times, the Board must go into executive session to discuss confidential matters and therefore guests will be asked to wait outside the room until that business is concluded.