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Georgia REALTORS® State Director Forum September 8, 2020

PRESENTED BY:

2020 GEORGIA REALTORS® LEADERSHIP TEAM AND STAFF

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Joey Tucker, First Vice President

Bill Boatman, Finance Chair

Will Curry, Finance Vice Chair

Jennifer Lundy, CFO

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Financial Update Georgia REALTORS® have maintained surplus net income and unqualified/clean audit for the past 6 years.

The sale of forms licenses and surplus income allowed Georgia REALTORS® to pay off a $3.35M mortgage within 3 years. Over the course of 10 years, GAR would have paid $1.22M in interest but closed the loan with less than $300K in interest payments.

Since 2012 forms sales have grossed right under $6M in revenue for Georgia REALTORS®. These funds have been used to support the following: • Legislative Advocacy Initiatives (including hosting the annual GAR Legislative Day ‐ REALTOR® Days at Dome, GAR’s Annual

Corporate RPAC contribution, Local Board stipends for the GAR Legislative Meetings and NAR Legislative Conference)

• Contributions to the GAR Disaster Relief and the GAR Scholarship Fund

• Building Enhancements (including technology infrastructure updates, build‐out of GAR’s office at 400 Hammond, eliminated the mortgage in 3 years, compliance with COVID‐19 directives)

• Strategic Initiatives (NAR Leadership Initiatives, 100th Anniversary, DEI Task Force, Commercial Task Force, increased GAR reserve level, and more!)

Membership dues still remain GAR’s largest source of revenue, approximately 69% of GAR’s regular income comes from membership dues.

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Members 26,131 26,270 27,551 29,494 31,447 33,799 37,091 40,491 42,730 42,850

% Change 0.5% 4.9% 7.1% 6.6% 7.5% 9.7% 9.2% 5.5% 0.3%

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42,730 42,850

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Georgia REALTORS® Membership Trend 2011 ‐July 2020

**Georgia REALTORS membership numbers reached right under 48K in 2007 which is the highest to date.**

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Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Income $1,794,415 $1,819,174 $1,891,631 $1,952,604 $2,160,000 $3,055,803 $3,315,810 $3,711,572 $3,946,897 $4,088,898

% Change 1.4% 4.0% 3.2% 10.6% 41.5% 8.5% 11.9% 6.3% 3.6%

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Georgia REALTORS® Dues Income 2011 ‐ July 2020

Georgia REALTORS® membership dues increased in 2016 from $73 to $98

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bership Dues Income

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

% Change -0.4% -8.0% 14.0% 11.6% 22.2% 10.72% 7.4% 5%

Income $536,902 $535,000 $492,000 $561,000 $626,000 $765,000 $847,000 $914,703 $965,493

Licenses Sold 2698 2673 2196 2617 2790 3477 3451 3599 3957

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Forms Income 2012 – July 2020

Licenses Sold Income % Change

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Revenues vs. Expenses 2011 ‐ July 2020 (exclusive of fund items)

Motion from Finance Committee2021 Budget Proposal:

Approved a motion by Chris Jiles to accept the 2021 Budget as presented.

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Georgia Association of REALTORS®

2021 Budget Proposal 2021 Draft Budget Draft 2020 Approved Budget Variances

Budget Approved Budget

IncomeTotal 411000 ꞏ Education Programs 400,575.00 379,440.00 21,135.00412000 ꞏ Management Fees 58,000.00 58,000.00 0.00Total 413000 ꞏ Meeting registration and fees 649,985.00 643,485.00 6,500.00

414001 ꞏ Affinity Partner Income 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00414002 ꞏ Broker Manual/Forms 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00

414011 ꞏ Forms License Sales 874,073.00 824,964.00 49,109.00414012 ꞏ Forms Vendor Fees 180,000.00 135,000.00 45,000.00

414000 ꞏ 400 Hammond Rental Income 196,914.50 202,278.40 -5,363.90414014 ꞏ Classroom Rentals 400 Hammond 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00472301 ꞏ Fees from Councils of GAR 6,450.00 6,450.00 0.00

Total 415000 ꞏ Publication of GA Realtor Magaz 27,000.00 26,500.00 500.00450000 ꞏ Investment Income 105,000.00 15,000.00 90,000.00472300 ꞏ Membership Dues 4,193,910.00 3,944,794.00 249,116.00

Total Income 6,716,207.50 6,260,211.40 455,996.10

2021 Budget Proposal Income Variances

• Education programs increase of $21K due to more local boards/associations and brokerages hosting classes

• Forms license sales increase of $50K based on average of past 3 years licensees sold

• Forms vendor fees increase based on forms license sales increase

• Investment income line item increase of $90K based on last 3 years performance of investment portfolio account

• Membership dues increase of$250K (budget is based on current year July membership report with 42,850 times $98

dues)

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2021 Draft Budget Draft 2020 Approved Budget Variances

Budget Approved Budget

Expense511000 ꞏ Administrative Services

511002 ꞏ Bank Charges/Credit Card Fees 85,000.00 85,000.00 0.00511004 ꞏ Computer Expense 129,812.00 107,906.00 21,906.00511006 ꞏ Donations 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00511007 ꞏ Dues and Subscriptions 7,200.00 9,350.00 -2,150.00511009 ꞏ Equipment Leases 10,200.00 10,200.00 0.00511011 ꞏ GAR Sponsorships 7,000.00 7,000.00 0.00511012 ꞏ Gifts and awards 14,000.00 13,700.00 300.00511013 ꞏ Insurance 14,500.00 13,500.00 1,000.00511015 ꞏ Marketing and public relations 54,100.00 52,000.00 2,100.00511016 ꞏ Miscellaneous Expense 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00511017 ꞏ Office Supplies 28,500.00 28,250.00 250.00511018 ꞏ Professional Development 10,000.00 11,000.00 -1,000.00

511019 ꞏ Salaries 2,248,920 2,048,971.00 199,948.87 511022 ꞏ Contracted Services 175,000.00 175,000.00 0.00

511023 ꞏ Accounting 35,500.00 32,000.00 3,500.00511024 ꞏ Legal Fees 82,350.00 82,350.00 0.00511025 ꞏ Postage 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00511026 ꞏ Printing 20,400.00 15,400.00 5,000.00511027 ꞏ Telephone 54,820.00 55,220.00 -400.00511028 ꞏ Payroll Tax Expenses 191,158.19 174,163.00 16,995.19511021ꞏ 400 Hammond Utilities 28,468.00 30,698.00 -2,230.00525107ꞏ 400 Hammond CAM 17,076.00 17,076.00 0.00Total 511100 ꞏ Employee Benefits 300,445.55 252,670.00 47,775.55Total 511200 ꞏ Property Taxes 58,000.00 58,000.00 0.00Total 511300 ꞏ Repairs and maintenance 54,255.00 54,255.00 0.00

Total 523100 ꞏ Education Programs and Other 486,691.00 468,766.00 17,925.00

Total 523200 ꞏ GAR Meetings 652,677.50 671,852.00 -19,174.50

511030 Legal Hotline 48,000.00 48,000.00 0.00

Total 524100 ꞏ Association Functions 191,510.00 179,510.00 12,000.00524108 ꞏ Reg AE Conf - AE Reimbursements 48,000.00 48,000.00 0.00Total 524200 ꞏ Travel/Discretionary/Other 477,020.00 513,720.00 -36,700.00

Total 525000 ꞏ Publication Expense 106,040.00 109,500.00 -3,460.00 525300ꞏ Economic Development/Local 0.00 25,000.00 -25,000.00

Total Expense 5,645,143.10 5,366,827.00 278,316.10

2021 Budget Proposal Expense Variances

• Increase computer expenses by $21K based on costs of technology services that provide IT support as well as GAR’s current customer relationship management system

• Increase salary line item by 10% to allow for staff expansion (2 new staff members, cost of living increases, and possible year end incentives)

• Increase education programs and other line item by $18K based on more classes being held (see revenue increase/offset)

• Decrease GAR meetings by $18K due to actual costs of conferences in 2021

• Decrease Travel/Discretionary/other line item by $37K which includes removal of some travel expenses to events no longer held, or reduction in costs due to location of travel, and reduced in person meetings

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Net Ordinary Income 1,071,064.40 893,384.40Less 2021 Building Fund Allocation from Tenant Rental Income -196,914.50

874,150 -824,9642022 Forms Fund Allocations from 2021 revenue 874,073.00 824,964.002021 Proposed Net Income 0.00 -824,964.00

Net Income Less Tenant Rental Income

Motion from Finance Committee2021 forms revenue allocation proposal:

Approved a motion by Stephen Walker to redistribute forms license revenue beginning in 2022 with 2021 forms revenue as follows (pending additional net income over expenses for the year):

30% Legislative Advocacy

2.5% NAR Leadership

7.5% Economic Development

5% Disaster Relief

15% Scholarship

15% Operating Reserves (increase from 10%)

20% REALTOR® Branding Campaign (decrease from 25%)

5% Conference Speaker’s Fund

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Legislative Advocacy30%

NAR Leadership 2%

Disaster Relief5%

Scholarship15%

Economic Development8%

Operating Reserves15%(increase from 10%)

REALTOR Branding Campaign20% (decrease from 25%)

Conference Speaker's Fund 5%

2022 Forms Income Allocation Proposal from 2021 forms sales

2022 Forms Fund Allocations from 2021 revenue 874,073.00 824,964.0030% Legislative / Advocacy 262,221.90 247,489.202.5% NAR Leadership 21,851.83 20,624.107.5% Economic Development 65,555.48 61,872.305% Disaster Relief 43,703.65 41,248.2015% Scholarship 131,110.95 123,744.6015% Operating Reserves 131,110.95 82,496.4020% REALTOR Branding Campaign 174,814.60 206,241.005% Conference Speakers Fund 43,703.65 41,248.202021 Proposed Net Income 0.00 -824,964.00

Net Income allocations if Forms allocation Motion passes

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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Dorrie Love, President Elect

Janet Howard, Strategic Planning Chair

Tami Moody, Strategic Planning Vice Chair

Deb Junkin, CEO

Motion from Strategic Planning Committee August 4, 2020

Approved a motion by Amy McCoy to accept the REALTOR Party Action Committee Fundraising Council policy as presented:

REALTOR PARTY ACTION COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING COUNCIL

Purpose: To cultivate an active connection between the state association and the local associations centered upon RPAC Fundraising efforts to meet annual goals.

Composition: Number on Committee: Thirty (including ex‐officio members)

Chair: Appointed by the President

Vice Chair: Appointed by the President Elect

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Makeup: Chair, Vice Chair, two Regional Representatives* from each GAR Region, one Association Executive At‐Large, the President, President Elect, First VP, VP of Governmental Affairs, NAR RPAC Major Investor Council representative, NAR RPAC Participating Council representative, NAR RPAC Trustee Fundraising Committee representative, RPAC Chair, and RIAC Chair. The President, President‐Elect, First Vice President, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, NAR RPAC Major Investor Council representative, NAR RPAC Participating Council representative, NAR RPAC Trustee Fundraising Committee representative, RPAC Chair and RIAC Chair are all ex‐officio members with the right to vote.

*In the event that any Region does not have two members willing and ready to serve, the President shall appoint an at‐large member(s) to serve

Restrictions: Regional Representatives shall not have the same primary local board

Regional Representatives shall not serve concurrently on RIAC or RPAC

Attendance Requirements: Georgia REALTOR® Bylaws, Article X, Section 8. Absence from two consecutive scheduled committee meetings (except Advisory Council) will constitute automatic resignation from the committee. Voting by proxy is not permitted.



Term: Two years, staggered within each GAR Region; Ex‐officio members shall serve concurrent with qualifying positions

Limits: The Association Executive At‐Large is eligible to serve with a limit of one term and must skip at least one term before applying to return.

Regional representatives are eligible to serve up to three consecutive terms and must skip one term before applying to return if the three‐term limit was reached.

Quorum: Ten

Reporting: Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors

GAR virtual meeting technology is permitted at the discretion of the Chair based on the scope of the meeting and the Agenda

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Shall pursue NAR RPAC Goals and RPAC Awards

Shall coordinate fundraising efforts via state hosted fundraisers which provide local board credit for investments

Shall promote adherence to state and national fundraising rules, guidelines, and laws

Shall promote use of NAR REALTOR® Party Programs and Grants for fundraising events at the state and local level

Shall promote use of Georgia RIAC for fundraising events at the state and local level

Shall serve as a resource for local boards in pursuit of RPAC goals

Shall develop strategies for recognition of Georgia RPAC investors statewide

All members are encouraged to be investors

All members are encouraged to have fundraising experience

Shall confine its activities to its specific purpose(s) as defined in the Policies and Procedures as outlined in the purpose and duties & responsibilities.


Approved a motion by Brianne Drake to amend the electronic meeting

policy as listed below:

CURRENT: Zoom Conferencing is permitted at the discretion of the Chair based on the scope of the meeting and Agenda.

PROPOSED: GAR virtual meeting technology is permitted at the discretion of the Chair based on the scope of the meeting and the Agenda.

RATIONALE: Listing Zoom specifically in the policies limits GAR from expanding to other virtual platforms in the future if needed.

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Motion from Strategic Planning Committee June 9, 2020

Approved a motion by Tami Moody to accept the amended Bylaw and Policy changes as presented.

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Article X

Board of Directors

Section 1. Composition

A. The Board of Directors of the Georgia Association shall consist of the following members: (1) the Executive Committee of the Georgia Association, (2) the Chair of all Georgia Association Committees/Forums/Councils/Networks, (3) the Chair of all Member Councils, (4) the NAR Directors, (5) the President of each Member Board, (6) the elected / appointed State Directors from Member Boards, (7) Past Presidents of the Georgia Association provided he or she maintains Board Member status, and (8) one designated representative from each of the Institutes, Societies and Councils affiliated with the National Association with a chapter or chapters within the State of Georgia. Each Member Board shall be entitled to designate Alternates. Written or electronic notice of the elected / appointed State Directors and Alternates from Member Boards and the designated representative from each of the Institutes, Societies, and Councils must be provided to the Georgia Association no later than December 15 1 each calendar year. Effective January 1, 2021 the qualifications as adopted by the GAR Board of Directors in the GAR Policies and Procedures Manual under “STATE DIRECTORS” must be met for all State Directors and Alternates, prior to participating as a State Director.

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B. The elected / appointed State Directors shall take office at the beginning of the elective year and serve until their successors have been elected / appointed. The number of elected / appointed State Directors and Alternates from each Member Board is determined by the total membership of each Member Board as of July 31 of the preceding year using the following formula:

MEMBERSHIP AS OF NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF ALTERNATES JULY 31 OF THE STATE DIRECTORS: PROCEEDING YEAR 50 and under members 1 director 1 51 - 150 members 2 directors 1 151 - 300 members 3 directors 1 301 - 450 members 4 directors 2 451 - 600 members 5 directors 2 601 - 750 members 6 directors 2 751 - 900 members 7 directors 3 901 - 1050 members 8 directors 3 1051 - 1200 members 9 directors 3 1201 - 1350 members 10 directors 4 1351 - 1500 members 11 directors 4 1501- 1750 members 12 directors 4 1751 - 2000 members 13 directors 4 2001 and more members 13 directors plus 1 additional 5 director for each 500 members or portion thereof exceeding 2000 members i.e. 2001 - 2500 = 14; 2501 - 3000 = 15; 3001 - 3500 = 16; 3501 - 4000 = 17.

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Section 2. VacanciesA. Should the President or an elected / appointed State Director of a Member Board be unable to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors, the Member Board may designate in writing or via the electronic GAR BOD Reporting Tool an Alternate notice another member of the Member Board to serve as a voting State Director for that meeting. Such designation must be in writing or via electronic notice entered into the BOD Reporting Tool and received at least twenty‐four forty‐eight hours prior to the call to order of the Board of Directors meeting. Except for Past Presidents, absence from two consecutive scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors will constitute automatic resignation from the Board of Directors. (Moved from Section 3.H)

E. The Board of Directors shall have the power to expel or suspend any State Director member for cause, upon a two‐thirds vote of the Directors present at any regular meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose, provided a quorum is present.

F. The Board of Directors shall have general control and supervision over its Regions, Institutes, Societies, Councils, and Committees, Councils and Forums. They shall have the authority to create such Regions and Committees as their judgment and discretion may deem best.

G. The Board of Directors shall have full power in establishing the amount of bond to be furnished by the person or persons entrusted with the funds of the Georgia Association, its Regions, Institutes, Societies, Councils and Committees.

H. Except for Past Presidents, absence from two consecutive scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors will constitute automatic resignation from the Board of Directors. (Moved to Section 2.A)

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STATE DIRECTOR POLICY:

Purpose: The State Director shall serve as liaison between the membership of the Member Boards and the membership of the Georgia Associationof REALTORS®

Term: Two years (staggered)Limits: N/AReporting: N/ALeadership Liaison: President‐Elect

Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Shall be knowledgeable about the Georgia Association of REALTORS® Constitution and Bylaws, Policy and Procedures, Strategic Plan, budget,programs, services and fiduciary duties.

Shall prepare for and attend all meetings of the Board of Directors including the GAR State Director Forum, participate in discussions ofagenda items (remembering that they are representing the Georgia Association of REALTORS® as a whole) and report on real estate‐relatedsituations in evidence within his or her Member Board or Region

Are encouraged to participate in round tables hosted by the Regional Director within their region

Shall be familiar with proper Parliamentary Procedure

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• Shall inform the Georgia Association of REALTORS® staff of problems of which they are aware so that staff can takeappropriate action to help correct deficiencies

Shall assist the Georgia Association of REALTORS® in the organization of new Member Boards and the evaluation of the activities ofmarginally performing Member Boards

Shall, if appointed to serve as liaison to a committee or task force of the Georgia Association of REALTORS®, be conscientious inattendance and in advising the Board of Directors of any matter pertinent to the committee

Shall be available to meet with Member Boards on their programs and educational conferences If requested, Sshall install Member Board Officers and Directors whenever an Officer or Regional Director of the Georgia Association

of REALTORS is unavailable to perform that function Shall encourage members to participate in all Georgia Association of REALTORS® meetings and conventions conferences, as well as

any National Association of REALTORS® or Georgia Association of REALTORS® education seminars being conducted within theproximity of the Member Boards

Shall encourage members to submit articles for possible publication in the Georgia REALTOR® magazine and/or publications of theNational Association of REALTORS®

Shall provide coordination and leadership toward active and effective support political involvement by Member Boards ingovernmental affairs

Shall be trained on voting procedures and who is represented at the Georgia Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting Shall attend the Georgia Association of REALTORS® Leadership Development Conference Shall encourage REALTOR® Board Members to develop their professional skills and enroll as candidates for the various professional

designations of the Institutes, Societies, and Councils of the National Association of REALTORS®

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State Directors serving by virtue of the GAR Bylaws (Article IX, Section 1.A) shall attend mandatory training as outlined below: o Shall complete mandatory State Director Certification Training once every two years.

The State Director Certification Training shall be held immediately preceding the GAR State Directors Forum during the Inaugural Conference and the Annual Conference.

The State Director Certification Training shall be 25-30 minutes and open to all GAR Members. Failure of the State Directors to attend the training and be certified as a GAR Director shall result in

forfeiture of voting rights of the State Director until such time as the individual has completed the mandatory training.

State Directors shall be confirmed by the GAR staff prior to the upcoming BOD meeting to ensure compliance with the stated criteria

State Directors elected or appointed by the Local Board/Association shall become certified State Directors and adhere to the following guidelines (effective January 1, 2021):o Shall complete mandatory State Director Certification Training once every two years.

The State Director Certification Training shall be held immediately preceding the GAR State Directors Forum during the Inaugural Conference and the Annual Conference.

The State Director Certification Training shall be 25-30 minutes and open to all GAR Members. Failure of the elected or appointed State Directors to attend the training and be certified as a GAR

Director shall result in forfeiture of the position and voting rights of the State Director until such time as the individual has completed the mandatory training.

State Directors submitted by the local board/association shall be confirmed by the GAR staff prior to the upcoming BOD meeting to ensure compliance with the stated criteria.

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ALTERNATES: Each local board/association has a set number of Alternates (listed in the Bylaws, Article IX, Section 1.B) that shall be entered into the BOD Reporting Tool no later than December 1. In the event that an elected/appointed State Director is unable to attend the upcoming BOD meeting, the local board/association may appoint an Alternate (as listed in the BOD Reporting Tool) no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the Board of Directors meeting. o Local Board/Associations failing to meet the December 1 deadline and forty-eight (48) hour

requirement above shall waive the right to submit an alternate.o Local Boards/Associations shall be responsible for ensuring that if an alternate is submitted,

the alternate has attended the mandatory training to be certified as a GAR Director prior to the BOD meeting.

o Alternates submitted by the local board/association shall be confirmed by the GAR staff prior to the upcoming BOD meeting to ensure compliance with the stated criteria.

o Changes to the State Directors and Alternates entered in the BOD Reporting Tool may be made up to the December 1 deadline. No changes will be allowed after December 1.

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Motion from Strategic Planning Committee June 9, 2020

Approved a motion by Dorrie Love to reinstate “Enhancing the Quality of Life in Our Communities” as the Georgia

REALTORS® Vision Statement.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Erik Manning, Audit Committee Chair

Jennifer Lundy, CFO

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Motion from Audit Committee April 3, 2020

Approved a motion by Dwayne Hicks to update the Financial Policies and Procedures with items 1 and 2 as presented.

Item 1: If the Association can utilize online or electronic payment methods to pay vendors the same policies utilized for check payment methods will be utilized for electronic payment methods. All disbursements must require back up documentation the CEO or other signatory will preview expenses and sign off on payments. Vendor information will be stored securely.

Item 2: Georgia REALTORS currently require two signatures for checks over $5,000 that meet certain criteria. The Chair would like to amend this section to include the following language:

When the State of Georgia is in a State of Emergency, (or the city/county where the office is located) checks over $5,000 may have only one physical signature provided two people who have approval to physically sign the checks concur via email for the payment.

Motion from Audit Committee August 19, 2020

Approved a motion by Robert Kozlowski to accept the audited financial statements of the Georgia REALTORS®, reviewed financial statements of the

Scholarship Foundation; and compiled financial statements of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee as presented.

All three statements can be found on the GAR website

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Faron W. King, President

Dorrie Love, President Elect

Deb Junkin, CEO

Motion from Executive Committee September 8, 2020

Approved a motion by Ryan Brashear to accept Recognitions Task Force recommendation for the Hall of Fame Advisory Council and revised Hall of

Fame Nomination Form as presented.

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Motion from Executive Committee September 8, 2020

HALL OF FAME ADVISORY COUNCIL Purpose: The Hall of Fame Advisory Council shall meet annually to select new inductees into the GARHall of Fame Composition: Number on Council: Five, appointed by President Chair: Appointed by GAR President Vice Chair: N/A Makeup: Hall of Fame Recipients Restrictions: All council meetings will be closed No contributing members Term: Two years, staggered Limits: No more than two new honorees selected in any given year Quorum: Three Reporting: Immediate Past President, Executive Committee, Board of Directors; notify Special Recognition as to incoming honorees Zoom Conferencing is permitted at the discretion of the Chair based on the scope of the meeting and the Agenda Duties and Responsibilities:

Shall meet once each year to review nominations for Hall of Fame and select inductees

Review nomination form for potential changes and updates

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE

Bobbie Sanford, DEI Task Force Chair

Rodney Rawls, DEI Task Force Vice Chair

Arica Ratcliff, GAR Communications Coordinator

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DEI Task Force

TASK FORCE PURPOSE: To evaluate and plan for a long-term strategic way to manage, integrate and sustain efforts to

promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. To facilitate a set of Association-wide discussions about how GAR can become the diverse,

inclusive community of members it envisions, including developing recommendations that will help achieve this goal.

To raise awareness and to help advance the organization’s goals to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the membership and leadership.

DEI Task Force

DEFINITIONS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Diversity includes all the ways in which people differ, encompassing the characteristics that make one

individual or group different from each other. Diversity brings together ideas from people having backgrounds and experiences in order to grasp a fuller, broader range of thoughts, feelings, and interactions among members of a community. Diversity means representation.

Equity is the fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups. It is when everyone has access to the opportunities necessary to satisfy their essential needs, advance their well-being, and achieve their full potential. Equity does not mean everyone receives the same, but rather that everyone has the same access to shared resources. Equity means access.

Inclusion is the act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. An inclusive and welcoming climate embraces differences and offers respect in words and actions for all people. It means everyone can participate and everyone belongs. Inclusion recognizes our universal similarities and interdependence, despite our differences. Inclusion means belonging.

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DEI Task Force

Task Force MembersBobbie Sanford, Chair – DeKalb Mike Holloway – Northeast GARodney Rawls, Vice Chair – Savannah La Fonya Hughes – Hinesville AreaEnnis Antoine – Atlanta REALTORS Tim Hur – Atlanta REALTORSRyan Brashear – Greater Augusta Chris Jiles – Columbus Matt Buck – Savannah Deb Junkin - GARVickie Butler – Fayette County Jenea Kennedy - CobbBrigette Cabeza-Shanken – Hinesville Area Norman Kennedy - CobbCherise Cartwright – Golden Isles Faron W. King – Northeast GAChristina Chow – GAR Susan Kliesen - NAMARCherilyn Davis – West GA Raquel Lavender – Metro SouthBrianne Drake – Metro South Jacqueline Leonard - ColumbusBarbara Dyer – Metro South Dorrie Love – Fayette CountyBrent Ellis – Cherokee Brandie Miner - GARBikel Frenelle – Metro South Richard Moore - ColumbusCarolyn Garrett – Atlanta REALTORS Maura Neill – Atlanta REALTORSDeborah Gilmore – Cobb Tammy Noll - DeKalbAnnie Harris – Troup County Dee Sims - DeKalbDexter Haynes – Athens Area Joyce Turner - DeKalbElizabeth Hiett – Newnan Coweta Akia White - SavannahDiana Hohenberger – DeKalb Eugene Witherspoon – Thomasville Area

What to Expect at the BODEvery State Director should have received an email from Christy Conway, Director of Leadership Services with the zoom link for the BOD meeting on Thursday, September 10.

The Consent and Meeting Packets will be available on the GAR website by tomorrow morning and Christy will email the State Directors the link to the packets.

On the morning of the meeting, we ask that you sign into zoom at the specified time according to your first name.

8:00 ‐ 8:15 am ‐ First names that begin with A ‐ D

8:15 ‐ 8:30 am ‐ First names that begin with E ‐ K

8:30 ‐ 8:45 am ‐ First names that begin with L ‐ R

8:45 ‐ 8:55 am ‐ First names that begin with S ‐ Z

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What to Expect at the BOD•Once you sign in to zoom, you will be placed in a waiting room, when you've been let in the meeting you may walk away from your computer until the meeting begins.

•Be prepared to show your picture ID when logging in.

•Your camera must be fully functional during the entire meeting.

•No one will be granted access to the BOD meeting after 9:15 am.

•You will be removed from the meeting if your name doesn't appear on your account.

•You will be removed from the meeting if your name is not on the State Director roster and / or if you are not registered for the Conference.

What to Expect at the BOD•Voting will take place through zoom. When it is time to vote on an item a small screen will pop up on zoom and you will be able to make your selection and then click submit.

•Voting is anonymous.

•The results of the vote will be shown after each vote.

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