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Candidate Screening
Interviews candidates for election to public offices in Broward County. Develops an understanding of candidate positions on real estate issues and recommends candidates to the RAGFL Board of Directors and then to the general membership.

Commitment: As needed during elections.

Government Affairs
Provides general over-sight of all legislative and political involvement at local, state and national levels. The committee also lobbies for issues regarding private property rights.

Commitment: As needed.

Grievance
Receives complaints from the public and real estate industry professionals involving alleged violations of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Standards Practice. Serving as the Association’s grand jury, committee members determine probable cause and conduct preliminary evaluations. Appointments to the Grievance Committee are for a three-year period. Members must attend annual NAR-mandated training.

Commitment: Once a month.

Global Real Estate Committee for the Global Real Estate Council
These six committee members provide oversight to the Global Real Estate Council, expanding GREC member networks through the offering of valuable education on market trends and cultural diversity in international real estate.

Commitment: Once a month.

Young Professionals Network (YPN)
(Not A Committee) YPN offers young professionals the opportunity to network and build strong relationships with other professionals within the real estate industry. These individuals will come together to network and promote standards of professional development through involvement with local, statewide and national real estate related issues.

Commitment: As needed.      

MLS Policy
Provides oversight of Multiple Listing Service (MLS) policy and monitors the performance standards of the MLS. Reviews and recommends changes in technology and services to meet current and future needs.

Commitment: Once a quarter.

Professional Standards
Committee members serve on ethics and arbitration hearing panels, adjudicate alleged violations of the Code of Ethics and determine the entitlement of arbitration awards. To qualify to serve on the committee, members must have had three consecutive years of service on the Grievance Committee and must attend an annual NAR-mandated training course.

Commitment: Once a quarter.

REALTOR® Political Action & Involvement (RPAC)
Organizes fundraising activities for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) in order to meet annual fundraising goals and to reach out to member brokers and office managers to secure their involvement in NAR’s Broker Involvement Program and other association political activities and events.

Commitment: As needed.

Realtor®/Lawyer
Liaisons between the Association and the Broward County Bar Association. Consists of nine REALTORS® and nine attorneys who review and devise all standard forms and contracts for normal use within the real estate industry.

Commitment: Once a month.