Wayne-Holmes Assn of Realtors

“Membership in the association is required for use of multiple listing services, (mls), provided by the association. Members must complete an application and pay mls membership fees in order to be an active member.”

“Members of the association are permitted to vote in elections for the board of directors. A nominating committee is appointed by the president and approved by the board of directors. This committee is charged with nominating candidates for president-elect, board of directors, and an affiliate member. The members of the association can nominate other candidates for the positions, and are eligible to vote within two weeks of the election.”

“Expenditures that exceed 5,000 require the approval of members of the association.”

“Typically, a draft copy of the return is presented to the board at a monthly board meeting. The board reviews the return and addresses any questions or revisions at that time. Once the board approves the return, it is finalized and filed.”

“A selected member of the governing body monitors compliance of the organization's conflict of interest policy by having its members complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure form which was created by legal counsel.”

“A yearly review is performed by the executive committee for the executive director's compensation. The committee presents their review to the board of directors for approval. The annual reviews typically include deliberation in the absence of the executive director, prior year compensation, and performance as factors for establishing a salary.”

“The association maintains public records on location, and they provide those records upon request.”

“To foster a relationship that unites the public and the realtor for the purpose of fulfilling the real estate needs in the wayne and holmes county areas. We want to achieve a higher professional presence in our community as an association and as individuals. To serve the communities real estate needs by advocating professionalism, accountability, and cooperation by members within industry standards and to preserve the real private property rights of all landowners.”