Governance Meetings help determine the direction of the association.
Meetings are open to all registered attendees, unless the individual listing indicates otherwise (Closed Meeting, By Invitation Only, etc).
Les Calvert Training Room
The Bylaws Committee, a committee of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, is charged with reviewing the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Association to determine if the documents are up to date and in full compliance with National Association of REALTORS® policies.
Ken Clark Boardroom
*This is a closed Meeting
This committee is charged with developing communications with local Boards and Associations, providing membership with information on Association issues, and attracting new members and affiliates. The committee is composed of the Executive Officers of the local Member Boards/Associations.
Tucker/ Ballantyne Training Room
*This is a closed meeting.
The RPAC Trustees are charged with the duty of deciding which political candidates the Iowa Association of REALTORS® should support. RPAC is permitted to make direct contributions to State candidates, and upon request by local Realtor® Boards for County and/or Municipal Candidates. IAR RPAC is limited to recommending Federal candidate contributions to the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC Trustees with regard to federal races.
Les Calvert Training Room
The Communications Committee, a committee of the Iowa Association of REALTORS® is responsible for the overall public relations of the Association and for maintaining a high level of communication between the State Association, the Local Boards, and the individual member.
Les Calvert Training Room
The Legislative Committee, a committee of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, is charged with the responsibility of the overall legislation activities of the Association. To maintain a highly dedicated group of Association members who will support and promote our state legislative goals and policies as set out in the Statement of Policy, and will maintain constant overview and research of all proposed and existing legislation which will affect our industry and/or property owners.
Tucker/ Ballantyne Training Room
*This is a closed meeting.
Les Calvert Training Room
The Realtor Party Committee, a committee of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, deals specifically with the Realtor Party Creed of Vote, Act, Invest. As the only advocacy group in America that fights exclusively for homeownership, real estate investment, strong communities and the free enterprise system, the Realtor Party is not focused on the right or left; it is focused on the issues that matter to existing and future homeowners and the real estate industry. Resources include grants and tools to help run candidate and issue campaigns, and implement smart growth, housing opportunity and diversity programs, and much more.
Ken Clark Boardroom
The REALTORS® Foundation of Iowa (RFI) was established to promote REALTOR® contributions to Iowa communities, including charitable and educational giving. RFI is a separate 501(c)3 organization. RFI has its own board of directors
Les Calvert Training Room
The Diversity Committee works to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive association for its members through development of new programs and educational opportunities; works to create an association where the general membership and leadership reflects the diversity of the public we serve; promotes fair housing and lending practices that will help bridge the homeownership gap in our State. The Diversity Committee seeks to foster an environment where all members feel welcome or empowered to be involved.
Les Calvert Training Room
The Risk Management Committee, a committee of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, monitors risks in the real estate industry and provides recommendations on what to do to lower the risk and liability of our members.
Tucker/ Ballantyne Training Room
*This is a closed meeting.
The purpose of the Visionary Team is to think futuristically, brainstorm ideas, think outside the box, and proactively evaluate the association in the ever changing real estate climate to facilitate a forward thinking environment..
Tucker/ Ballantyne Training Room
*This is a closed meeting.
*This is a closed meeting.
The purpose of this committee is to ensure the financial integrity of the Iowa Association of REALTORS. All committees making a motion to the Leadership Team/Board of Directors that requires the use of IAR funds must first forward the motion to the Finance Committee for review. The Finance Committee will then provide a recommendation to the Leadership Team/ Board of Directors regarding the budgetary impact. The Finance Committee will also work to develop a budget to be presented and voted on by the Board of Directors. The committee will also oversee and make periodic review of all IAR investments.
The Board of Directors, a committee of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, is the policy-making body of the Association. It is responsible to the membership of the Association for carrying out policies promulgated at any Annual Meeting or Convention or special meeting.