Board & Committee Chair Orientation December 2016 TITLE PAGE GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Avoiding Antitrust Violations Key Concepts Prohibits any kind of contract, combination or conspiracy in the restraint of trade. A trade association is liable under the antitrust laws for the conduct of its volunteer members when those members are acting with the “apparent” authority of the association (U.S. Supreme Court). Penalties of up to $350,000 fine for and individual and $10 million for a corporation and up to three years in prison. Antitrust 101 video from NAR GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Avoiding Antitrust Violations Topics that should NEVER be discussed include: Price-fixing -Members from different brokerages should never discuss commission rates charged to clients -Discussion of a commission split between a listing broker and selling broker in a cooperative sale is acceptable -Discussion of client commission rates between a broker and their own salespeople as a matter of office policy is acceptable Market Allocation -Cannot agree to not compete in specific market areas GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Avoiding Antitrust Violations Topics that should NEVER be discussed include: Group Boycott -Cannot make agreements among brokers and/or association members to withhold support in an effort to force a vendor to comply with certain demands or requests to change a policy -An example of an illegal boycott would be where brokers collectively reduce advertising, or refuse to advertise altogether unless and until the newspaper lowers its advertising prices Tie-in Arrangements -Cannot make a provision of services contingent upon the purchase of other unrelated services or products GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Commitments & Expectations GRAR Director Attend, and participate in, all GRAR Board Meetings Attend all major events of the association Participate in association strategic planning activities Attend the NYSAR-sponsored Professional Standards training at least every other year during your term on the Board Understand and acknowledge that as a director you owe fiduciary responsibility to GRAR, not the brokerage firm with which you are affiliated Keep all matters discussed by the GRAR Board confidential GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Commitments & Expectations GRAR Committee Chair Run well-organized and effective meetings Utilize the Committee Resource Page on grar.org Motivate, encourage, and engage committee members to fulfill the committee’s purpose Keep the GRAR Board informed on committee activities, including posting meeting notes for the GRAR Board Work together with your staff liaison to manage the committee Participate in association strategic planning activities GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Commitments & Expectations General Stay up to date on industry news, trends, and opportunities Represent GRAR at community events from time to time Help identify potential volunteers and future leaders of the association Act as an advocate for GRAR at local, state and national meetings Spread awareness of the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Conflict of Interest & Antitrust You received this document in your reminder email This form is intended to cover all the key aspects of: -Conduct of Directors and Committee Chairs & Vice-Chairs -Conflicts of Interest -Confidentiality -Non-Solicitation -Antitrust Compliance Recruiting activities are strictly prohibited at GRAR Board and Committee meetings ‘Fiduciary Duty’ video from NAR Please sign to acknowledge that you have received and read the Code of Conduct and Antitrust Annual Statement GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Parliamentary Procedure Roberts Rules of Order, latest edition, will govern GRAR Board and Committee meetings You have several handouts explaining Roberts Rules of Order Please use parliamentary procedure to keep meetings orderly and efficient, and to encourage constructive debate Video on Basic Parliamentary Procedure Are there any questions on parliamentary procedure or Roberts Rules of Order? GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Advocacy NYSAR Government Affairs Field Rep, Paul Rossi Building relationships with County and Town elected leaders Tracking issues that impact our industry or property rights Assisting with implementation of the REALTOR® Party resources Assisting with RPAC Fundraising efforts Helping promote Calls for Action Are there any questions for Paul? GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Strategic Plan GRAR has a well-developed Strategic Plan for 2017 & 2018 Be the benchmark for a how associations our size should function Be a leader in collaboration, partnership and shared services in our region Provide the support and resources our broker and agent members need to be competitive Manage a first class MLS for UNYREIS Are there any questions regarding the Strategic Plan? GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

2017 Major Initiatives This is what we are working on for 2017 Implementing Shared Services on a broader scale -Regional Leadership Academy -Administrative efficiencies/duplication of effort -Pursuing consolidation/collaboration options Overhaul GRAR’s communication process/web presence -Targeted communications w/push notification app -First-year member communications program -Update HomeSteadNet via Homesnap/BPP Expand our education ‘Road Rally’ & provide 1 hour CE options Membership Feedback project Are there any questions on our Major Initiatives? GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

Resources The following are on your GRAR Leadership Resource Page Copy of this presentation in PDF format Responsibilities for Directors of Non-Profit Corporations Director and Officer Responsibilities and Expectations Committee and Task Force member Roles and Responsibilities Combined Code of Conduct and Antitrust Annual Statement The ABC’s of Parliamentary Procedure Roberts Rules of Order Chart Committee Leadership GRAR’s Standing Rules RPAC Flyers GRAR’s Strategic Plan Summary Board Meeting Procedure GRAR’s Crisis Communications Plan GRAR’s Whistleblower Policy ‘On the Board’ from NYSAR Meet the GRAR Staff 2017 GRAR Committee and Task Force Leadership GRAR Education. Information. The tools and support you need.

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