COMMITTEE INFORMATION

Commercial/Industrial Committee

Provides a forum through which members of the Board who are in the Commercial/Industrial field of real estate can meet and discuss areas of mutual concern.

Develops and implements educational programs of interest to the Commercial/Industrial members of the Board.

Education Committee

Studies ways and means for training and education whereby members may be afforded the opportunity to improve their knowledge and competence in real estate.
Encourages and assists those responsible for organization and presentation of real estate training programs.
Stimulates in young people an interest in real estate as a profession.
Assists colleges and universities in developing and presenting real estate courses.
Coordinates and cooperates with the OAR and NAR Departments of Education and Departments of Research in regard to matters that may need study.
Develops and sponsors continuing education programs that meet the 30-hour educational requirements of the Ohio Division of Real Estate.
Promotes to the members the continuing education courses sponsored by the Toledo Board of REALTORS®.

Affordable Housing & Cultural Diversity Committee

Informs and assists members in their understanding and responsibilities in giving equal service to clients and customers.
Implements programs that address affordable housing issues.
Develops and enhances opportunities for multicultural buyers, sellers and real estate agents.

Grievance Committee
(Presidential Appointment Only)

Composed of 15 members appointed for a three-year period by the Board President.
Mandatory annual training to serve on this committee.
Reviews all ethics complaints and requests for arbitration that are filed with the Board to determine whether they warrant a formal hearing.
Frequently members of this committee move onto a three-year term on the Professional Standards Committee.

Professional Standards Committee
(Presidential Appointment Only)

Composed of 15 members appointed for a three-year term by the Board President.
Mandatory annual training to serve on this committee.
From those 15, three are chosen to make up a hearing panel for any ethics or arbitration hearing which is held at the Board.

The Legislative and Governmental
Affairs Committee

(Presidential Appointment Only)

Concerns itself with all matters relating to real property taxation and legislation at the local level.
Cooperates with OAR and NAR in matters relating to real property taxation and legislation.
Makes recommendations to the Directors concerning issues which should be supported or opposed, and implements such procedures.
Works closely with all committees on legislative matters of mutual concern.
Provides encouragement and information that can enable members to become effective politically.
Encourages members to run for elective office and to serve on appointed governmental bodies.
Supports, on a non-partisan basis, candidates who are dedicated to the free enterprise system.
Interviews candidates for local public office for the purpose of making recommendations for support through RPAC to the Directors.

RPAC Fundraising