2025 Board Leadership Application
The Laredo Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors governs the overall execution of the organization. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long-term priorities for programs, committees, and the Multiple Listing Service. The members of the Board contribute to the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long-term organizational stability and ensure year-to-year excellence for the Laredo Association of REALTORS®.
Director Qualifications:
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Applicants for the Association Board must be a member of LAR in good standing and shall have at least three (3) years of experience in real estate
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Director terms are for three (3) years. Board Member responsibilities include attendance at monthly in-person meetings. Absence from three (3) regular meetings without an excuse deemed valid by the board of directors shall be construed as resignation.
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Term limits. No director shall serve for more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms.
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No more than two (2) REALTORS from the same real estate firm may serve simultaneously on the board of directors.
Officer Qualifications:
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The elected officers of the Association shall be a President, a President-Elect, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Secretary and Treasurer may be the same person. They shall be elected for terms of one (1) year.
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Candidates for the position of officer must be a current sitting officer or director with at least one(1)year of service on the board of directors.
Declaration of Candidacy
Board positions require a commitment of time and energy that should not be underestimated. Board officers and directors are bound by a fiduciary duty to the LAR.
Time & Financial Considerations
- Monthly Board Meetings
- Committee Work (Association Directors serve as Liaisons on committees)
- Quarterly membership meetings and luncheons. Attendance is certainly encouraged.
- TREPAC Support: As with any REALTOR® Board, members will be solicited for investments in TREPAC; 100% participation is sought.
Resources Available to Prospective Director Members
Please contact the Association Executive Juanita Michelle Garcia at ae_lar@laredorealtors.org or Nominating Committee Liaison, Ana Laura Rocha at anilurocha@yahoo.com with any questions! Current members of the Board of Directors are listed at: https://laredorealtors.org/board-of-directors/
Applications are due by the deadline above, by submitting the form below.